Overview

• Residents from Los Troncos, Lomas de Stella Maris and San Carlos marched Wednesday from Rivas and Castelli to Comisaría Novena and entered the station to press for more patrols and prevention.
• Five protesters met with the precinct chief while others waited outside as the group detailed recent street robberies and home invasions in the area.
• The protest was self-organized through a WhatsApp group that grew from about 15 to more than 40 members following a reported August 20 home attack on a local couple.
• The couple, identified as Gabriel and Natalia, allege they were tortured for two hours and that a patrol car drove by without stopping, claims they say are backed by security camera video.
• Neighbors cite additional cases, including a 65-year-old in San Carlos who reportedly lost $30,000 and €15,000 in a break-in, while similar resident-led demonstrations in San Martín call for more patrols and effective controls after violent incidents.