General Rodríguez merchants threaten to suspend security tax payments

Merchants in General Rodríguez have announced plans to suspend payments of the local security tax to protest inadequate public safety measures. The initiative, driven by the Chamber of Commerce and Services, follows recent violent incidents, including an armed robbery at a jewelry store and a vehicle theft involving a collision that injured a mother and her child.

Local business groups are demanding effective security interventions, noting that despite promises from authorities in early 2025 to increase patrols and acquire new police vehicles, no significant changes have occurred. The Chamber of Entrepreneurs has requested a meeting with security officials to address the growing unrest.