Active and retired police officers held protests this week, together with their families, in several cities in the Santa Fe province, over low salaries and mental health issues. The provincial government suspended 20 police officers who took part in the protests and took their service weapons and bulletproof vests. Pullaro announced a financial bonus to street personnel and a free-of-charge comprehensive mental health coverage for the officers, which will include professional care, medications, and support for family members. The government also said it would expand free transportation for the officers and provide free accommodation in Rosario and Santa Fe for those living in other cities. “The police issue is political and the responsibility of the provincial government, but it is highly attractive to various political projects, both within and outside the province of Santa Fe,” he concluded.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 10, 2026 22:14 UTC