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Argentine provincial drug trafficking countermeasures

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Authorities in Corrientes, Argentina, have launched a strategic plan to combat micro-trafficking by defederalizing drug offenses. This initiative transfers jurisdiction for small-scale drug sales from federal to provincial courts to facilitate more agile local intervention. During a meeting between Corrientes Governor Juan Pablo Valdés and National Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques, officials reaffirmed their commitment to coordinating provincial and federal judicial powers. Provincial Attorney General César Pedro Sotelo described the transition as a “historic step” intended to provide an effective response to local drug distribution and addiction. The program aims to empower provincial judicial and security structures to handle small-scale sales directly. This move follows the implementation of new regulations passed in February, which were designed to provide the legal and structural tools necessary for effective territorial enforcement. The province is committing significant social and institutional resources to address the drug epidemic through this plan. Recent law enforcement operations have expanded to include broader crackdowns on organized crime and drug trafficking. In addition to the ongoing implementation of the micro-trafficking strategy in Corrientes, authorities have conducted various operations resulting in the seizure of cocaine, firearms, and ammunition across several provinces. These efforts coincide with actions targeting diverse criminal activities, including gang violence and the dismantling of illegal networks.

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