# Livestock theft investigation in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-theft-investigation-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-15T22:31:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

An investigation into mass livestock theft in Argentina began following reports from producers in Chajarí, Entre Ríos, regarding the disappearance of over 170 cattle. During a police inspection at the ‘La Emelina’ rural establishment in Curuzú Cuatiá, Corrientes, authorities discovered 78 dead adult cows on the property. 

The investigation, led by Rural and Environmental Prosecutor Oscar Cañete, seeks to determine if the incident is a case of mass cattle rustling or involves other factors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Authorities in Corrientes and Parral address crime and corruption allegations

Authorities in Corrientes, Argentina, deny reports of massive land abandonment due to cattle theft, while officials in Parral, Mexico, investigate suspicious food supply payments to an unverified vendor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-in-corrientes-and-parral-address-crime-and-corruption-allegations

### 2026-10-07: Livestock theft investigation in Argentina reveals 78 dead cows

Police investigating the theft of over 170 cattle from Entre Ríos producers discovered 78 dead cows at a ranch in Curuzú Cuatiá, Corrientes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livestock-theft-investigation-in-argentina-reveals-78-dead-cows

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