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Social programs and rising insecurity in La Plata

Overview

The Municipality of La Plata has initiated various social programs focused on community rights and prevention, including the ‘Violentómetro’ to identify gender-based violence, menstrual hygiene workshops, and support for LGTBT+ individuals. Additionally, the ‘Familias Preventoras’ program was introduced to provide guidance and training for families dealing with addiction.

Following these social initiatives, local political representatives from the La Libertad Avanza party have raised concerns regarding rising insecurity. Deputy Juanes Osaba criticized Mayor Julio Alak, claiming the mayor’s ambitions for the governorship are disconnected from local safety realities and stating that La Plata “no longer feels as secure as it once did.”

Councilman Gastón Álvarez has submitted formal requests for information regarding the provincial security plan, specifically seeking details on police resource distribution, the operational status of patrol vehicles, and officer numbers. In the Tolosa neighborhood, Councilman Juan Pablo Allan highlighted severe issues with robberies and drug trafficking, arguing the situation exceeds local capacity and suggesting the municipality request assistance from federal forces.

Recent data highlights a significant upward trend in violence. As of September 20, 2026, homicide rates in the La Plata judicial department rose, with 20 homicides recorded in La Plata and Berisso combined compared to 14 during the same period in 2025, a 42.86 percent increase. This contrasts with a historical downward trend in homicides observed across the broader judicial department between 2022 and 2025.

Councilman Guillermo Bardón of La Libertad Avanza further reported that approximately six or seven out of ten residents identify insecurity as their primary concern. He cited statistics indicating a 19% increase in thefts in La Plata and a 10% year-over-year rise in drug dealing, criticizing municipal and provincial authorities for ineffective police oversight.

Entities

La Plata · Tomás Zambrano · Municipality of La Plata · Federico Fernández Montañez · Berisso

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

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  2. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    La Plata region sees 42% increase in homicides

    Homicides in the La Plata and Berisso region have increased by 42.86 percent compared to the same period in 2025, reversing a recent downward trend in the judicial department.

  3. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    La Plata officials demand action over rising insecurity

    La Libertad Avanza officials in La Plata are demanding increased security measures and federal assistance, citing rising crime rates and inadequate police resources in the city and Tolosa neighborhood.

  4. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    La Plata municipality launches new social rights and prevention programs

    The Municipality of La Plata is implementing new social programs focused on gender violence prevention, menstrual health equity, and addiction support for families.

Sources

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