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Residents in Mar del Plata and San Martín Mobilize Over Crime, With March to Comisaría Novena Set

Neighbors turn to self-run WhatsApp alerts plus street “alarmazos” as trust in police protection erodes.

Vecinos cansados de la inseguridad en San Martín.
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Overview

  • Self-organized residents from Lomas de Stella Maris, Los Troncos and San Carlos called a march for Wednesday at 18:00 from Rivas and Castelli to the Comisaría Novena.
  • Organizers say a neighborhood WhatsApp group launched after a recent home assault grew from about 15 participants to more than 40 in days.
  • A couple identified as Gabriel and Natalia report a two-hour assault at their home on August 20 and allege a passing patrol car did not intervene, claims they say are backed by security camera video.
  • In the partido de San Martín, dozens demonstrated for more patrols after a string of violent episodes, including a fatal shooting in Billinghurst and an armed home invasion in Villa Lynch.
  • Residents in both areas say robberies have become frequent and responses are inadequate, and they have also publicized incidents through an Instagram account and neighborhood alarm actions.