The protest, which began last week and intensified on Monday in the provincial capital of Santa Fe and in Rosario, the main cities, as well as in other towns, and continued throughout Tuesday morning, was joined by prison guards and their families.
The Professional Police Association (Apropol) stated that among the demands for economic improvements are “a real salary increase, with a starting salary no less than the total cost of living and clear, auditable payroll,” and the implementation of a Police Food Card for all personnel, regardless of their post or rank.
According to the new plan announced by the provincial Minister of Security, Pablo Cococcioni, the average inspector’s salary exceeds 2,250,000 pesos (US$1,530), a police director’s salary is 1,626,942 pesos (US$1,106), while a sub-officer, who represents the vast majority, earns 130,505 pesos (US$89) with bonuses.
At the end of 2025, the cost of the basic food basket reached 1,257,329 pesos (US$855) per month, the amount a typical family needs to avoid poverty. In January, that average rose again.
The police protest coincides with a massive demonstration by provincial unions against the national government’s labor reform, the second phase of a series of protests in Cordoba as part of a broader labor movement rejecting President Javier Milei’s proposal.
The officers and their patrol cars gathered in front of the Government House and Rosario Police Headquarters. There, the officers patrolling the city decided to join the demonstrations being held by their colleagues.
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