Local residents in Uruguay and Argentina report noise disturbances and insecurity

In Uruguay, residents near 18 de Julio street and Harriague Park have reported significant noise disturbances during the early morning hours. Neighbors described groups of people causing disruptions through shouting and the noise of plastic bottles being kicked against doors and windows, interrupting the sleep of local inhabitants.

Additionally, citizens in the same area are calling for improvements to pedestrian traffic lights. There are concerns regarding the timing of green lights for pedestrian crossings, which is a critical safety issue for children, the elderly, and individuals with mobility challenges.

In Olavarría, Argentina, local residents are denouncing a rise in insecurity, including looting, cattle theft, and property damage. Community members have expressed frustration over a perceived lack of response from authorities, noting that previous requests for increased lighting and surveillance cameras have remained unfulfilled.