Peruvian-origin drug trafficking has expanded its influence in the city of Córdoba in recent years. With connections in Buenos Aires and Lima, these organizations have found local accomplices and multiplied their operations. The violence of these groups has already become visible in several neighborhoods of the provincial capital.
In the Courts, people recall the case of the "Rico Pollo" establishment, which was raided more than 10 times for drug sales since 2009. Its owner, originally from Peru, was arrested on several occasions but returned to criminal activity. This case is considered the beginning of the Peruvian narco phenomenon in Córdoba.
Over time, gangs such as "Los Zorritos" and "La Hermandad" moved their disputes from Lima to Córdoba. Their violent clashes made it clear that foreign drug trafficking was already established in the province.
Organized groups and violence in the city
The Public Prosecutor's Office formed a special team to investigate organized crime in Córdoba. The objective was to unify scattered cases and understand the map of violence. This way, gangs, leaders, and their areas of influence were identified.
"Los Zorritos" were based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires, and later expanded to Córdoba and San Francisco. Their leader, Óscar Quispe Najarro, was murdered in Lima in 2019, but the gang remained active under other bosses. Kidnappings and score-settling incidents multiplied in Córdoba.
