# Santa Fe provincial security and crime trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-fe-provincial-security-and-crime-trends > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:37:49.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Governor Maximiliano Pullaro has claimed that the province of Santa Fe has transitioned from being the most violent region in Argentina to the safest. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 162nd anniversary of the Santa Fe Provincial Police, Pullaro attributed this change to a security strategy focused on coordinating state powers to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. He reported a reduction in homicides of over 75% in Rosario and stated that overall crime across the province has dropped to approximately 20% of previous levels. ## Claims - Governor Maximiliano Pullaro stated that Santa Fe has transitioned from being the most violent province to the safest. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The security strategy involved coordinating different branches of the state to combat organized crime and drug trafficking. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event in Venado Tuerto marked the 162nd anniversary of the creation of the Santa Fe Provincial Police. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Homicides in Rosario have decreased by more than 75%. (single source) - Overall crime in the province has been reduced to approximately 20% of previous levels. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Santa Fe Governor claims province is now the safest in Argentina Governor Maximiliano Pullaro announced that Santa Fe has become Argentina's safest province, citing a 75% drop in Rosario homicides and a major reduction in organized crime. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-governor-claims-province-is-now-the-safest-in-argentina ### 2026-08-27: Santa Fe undergoes major demographic and urban transformation A report on Santa Fe, Argentina, shows declining birth rates, an aging population, and a rise in smaller, renter-occupied households, marking a significant demographic shift. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-undergoes-major-demographic-and-urban-transformation --- Cite as: Santa Fe provincial security and crime trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santa-fe-provincial-security-and-crime-trends