Rosario on alert: Wave of violence challenges Javier Milei's government

The city of Rosario, in Argentina, is engulfed in an unprecedented wave of violence that has left the population in a state of shock. The recent murders of civilians such as Bruno Nicolás Bussanich, taxi drivers, and the attack on a trolleybus driver have led President Javier Milei's government to take drastic measures to combat the crime plaguing the region. The murder of Bruno Bussanich, a gas station employee, shocked the nation as it was carried out at his workplace and accompanied by a threatening note addressed to high-ranking officials of the provincial government of Santa Fe. This crime, captured on video, adds to a series of violent attacks that have paralyzed the city, with taxi drivers and bus drivers halting their activities in protest and fear. The note left by the criminals referred to the toughening of the prison regime in the province, which has sparked the anger of local criminal gangs. Specifically, the implementation of a High-Risk Prisoner Management Protocol, similar to the measures of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, has stirred unrest among incarcerated criminals, who see their privileges and control within prisons affected. The Minister of Justice and Security of Santa Fe, Pablo Cococcioni, has defended these actions as part of the strategy to restore social peace in the streets and in prisons. The presence of federal forces and the application of anti-terrorism laws are some of the measures being implemented to contain the violence unleashed by criminal gangs seeking to maintain their control over the city. Amidst this scenario, the presence of a Peruvian, Julio Rodríguez Granthon, stands out as the leader of a powerful drug trafficking gang in Rosario. With a history of drug trafficking by air and a network of hitmen at his disposal, Rodríguez Granthon has been sentenced to 21 years in prison and continues to operate from behind bars, controlling key territories for drug trafficking in the city. The situation in Rosario reflects the complexity of the fight against organized crime and the need for decisive measures to restore security in the region. The Argentine government is determined to confront criminal gangs and ensure the tranquility of citizens, although the challenge is significant given the presence and power of these criminal organizations in the city.