# Commercial crime trends in Chile and Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commercial-crime-trends-in-chile-and-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-24T22:34:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Data from late 2026 indicates varying trends in commercial crime and public security across Chile and Argentina.

In Chile, the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism reported that commercial victimization decreased from 61.2% to 56.6% during the first half of the year. While regions such as Iquique, Temuco, and Santiago saw significant decreases, the Valparaíso-Viña del Mar region experienced an increase to a 66.6% victimization rate. Primary offenses include shoplifting, property damage, and theft.

In Bariloche, Argentina, the Ministry of Security and Justice reported a 27% decrease in crimes between January and September compared to the previous year. This includes a 34.34% drop in robberies and a 17.67% decrease in thefts, which challenges local declarations of a security emergency in commercial zones.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Cybercrime and financial fraud rise across Latin America and Spain

Digital fraud, investment scams, and cybercrime are surging across Argentina, Spain, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, driven by sophisticated technology and social engineering.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercrime-in-argentina-rises-by-21-amid-surge-in-digital-fraud

### 2026-09-28: Commercial crime rates show shifts in Chile and Argentina

Reports from Chile and Argentina show shifts in commercial crime, with victimization falling in several Chilean cities and a 27% decrease in reported crimes in Bariloche, Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/commercial-crime-rates-show-shifts-in-chile-and-argentina

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