Insecurity impacts social stability and economic growth in Dominican Republic and Argentina

In the Dominican Republic, rising citizen insecurity remains a critical social and political challenge. Issues such as organized crime, drug trafficking, and interpersonal violence persist despite six years of government administration. Critics argue that current strategies lack concrete planning and structural solutions, calling instead for a sustained security policy that strengthens the police and justice systems while addressing social inequality.

In Mar del Plata, Argentina, the Textile Chamber warns that insecurity is severely compromising the city's economic and tourism development. Guillermo Fassano, president of the chamber, noted that daily robberies and aggressions have reached a breaking point, prompting business leaders to publicly voice their concerns despite potential damage to the city's image. This trend coincides with a 9.5% unemployment rate in January and a decline in tourism, leading to warnings that the city's future progress is at risk.