In the past 17 months, Córdoba has recorded more than 600 attacks against police officers, police stations, and official vehicles. These attacks range from stone-throwing to arson and armed ambushes. Despite the seriousness of these incidents, the response from the municipal administration has been virtually nonexistent.
The judiciary has acted firmly: there are already 84 people detained and 10 convicted for these attacks. However, the lack of support and protection from the municipality for the security forces is evident. Officers continue to face dangerous situations without the necessary backing from local authorities.
One of the most recent incidents occurred in the Ciudad de Mis Sueños neighborhood, where a mob attacked a police station with stones after a police procedure. In this latest incident, an officer ended up with burns on his hands. This type of violent reaction has become increasingly common, highlighting the lack of control and authority in certain areas of the city.
A high-ranking judicial source stated: “These attacks against police officers, unfortunately, are here to stay. It is very concerning. But the central issue is that the police act and enforce the law without excesses, as is happening. Excesses in the streets are being curbed, fortunately. At the same time, police officers are acting more, and that brings reactions in some neighborhoods. Now, behind this, drugs are clearly present. It is increasingly difficult to find detainees for robberies or crimes who have not used or do not use drugs.”
Crimes committed by minors are on the rise: alarm over weapons, drugs, and violence in Córdoba
In recent weeks, several violent assaults committed by 13, 14, and 15-year-old children have been reported, some armed and acting in groups. The incidents included attacks on app drivers and street robberies, many of them in areas affected by drug trafficking. Authorities confirmed that most of these minors had already gone through state intervention processes such as Senaf.
