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Rural Groups in Santa Fe and San Luis Demand Action Over Rising Farm Thefts

They cite dismantled monitoring links, seeking direct talks with provincial leaders.

Overview

  • Rosario’s rural society reports increased abigeato and theft of machinery and grain, alleging weakened controls after the OJO criminal information center’s links to farm bodies were dismantled.
  • The group says it has sought meetings for two years with Santa Fe’s Production and Security ministries without success, praising only the Prosecutor’s Office (MPA) for addressing cases.
  • Cartez says the Sociedad Rural Río Quinto requested an urgent audience with San Luis Governor Claudio Poggi to discuss a surge of incidents affecting producers.
  • The Argentine Rural Security Forum warns of a public‑health risk from stolen meat sold via social networks, describing a pattern of daytime attacks on farms.
  • San Luis officials dispute claims of a rise in crime based on their statistics, noting the security minister met rural representatives and pledged 20 additional patrol vehicles for March.