Santa Fe Reinstates Suspended Officers as Rosario Police Protest Enters Third Day

Overview

• Demonstrations continued Wednesday outside Rosario’s police headquarters, with officers and relatives burning tires and sounding sirens.
• Security minister Pablo Cococcioni reversed earlier sanctions by reinstating suspended officers, promised pay updates and stronger mental‑health programs, yet organizers said no salary agreement was reached.
• Roughly 20 officers had been suspended and disarmed on Tuesday after overnight protests, and a report sent to local courts prompted investigations into alleged irregularities.
• Participants cite low pay of roughly 900,000–1,000,000 pesos per month, shifts exceeding 16 hours, and a need for transport for those stationed far from home.
• Tensions rose after police units tried to disperse colleagues, with pepper spray reported and some officers refusing to patrol, while recent suicides — including that of Oscar Valdez — deepened calls for support.