# Argentina and Brazil border crime coordination

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-and-brazil-border-crime-coordination
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Security authorities in Argentina and Brazil have initiated coordination efforts to combat organized rural crime and cattle theft, known as ‘abigeato’, along the Uruguay River border. In response to sophisticated criminal groups using drones and high-caliber weaponry, representatives from the Corrientes Rural Police, the Argentine Naval Prefecture, and the Military Brigade of Rio Grande do Sul met to establish a joint action plan focused on information exchange and coordinated patrols.

In related enforcement actions, Argentine authorities in Curuzú Cuatiá conducted a raid at the ‘La Amistad’ rural establishment, resulting in a seventh arrest and the seizure of 14 calves. This investigation is targeting a suspected network involved in the irregular commercialization of livestock and the potential alteration of animal brands to facilitate illegal sales.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Authorities crack down on wildlife trafficking and cattle theft in Bolivia and Argentina

Law enforcement in Bolivia and Argentina have conducted operations to combat wildlife trafficking in Santa Cruz and cattle theft in Curuzú Cuatiá, resulting in multiple arrests and animal seizures.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-crack-down-on-wildlife-trafficking-and-cattle-theft-in-bolivia-and-argentina

### 2026-09-07: Argentina and Brazil coordinate to combat cattle theft

Argentina and Brazil are coordinating security efforts in Corrientes to combat organized cattle theft and smuggling along the Uruguay River border.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-and-brazil-coordinate-to-combat-cattle-theft

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