Argentina provincial anti‑narcotics operations

In late July 2026 Argentine provinces expanded anti‑narcotics efforts following the adoption of a de‑federalisation framework. Neuquén Province, having assumed jurisdiction over small‑scale drug sales, reported a major seizure of more than 254 kg of illicit substances, alongside dozens of arrests, firearms, ammunition, and significant cash assets. The operation was coordinated by the provincial Division Antinarcóticos and the Ministry of Public Prosecution under new national and provincial laws.

Within hours, governors of Santa Fe, Córdoba and Entre Ríos signed a regional security pact to create a shared strategy against organized crime. The agreement emphasizes joint intelligence, coordinated prosecutions and common legislative reforms to counter drug trafficking that crosses provincial borders, compensating for limited federal presence in the interior. Both developments illustrate a coordinated provincial push to disrupt narcotrafficking networks across Argentina.