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Argentine Off-Duty Police Deaths Rise Amid Austerity

Published Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Updated June 24

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  • Austerity & Policy Impact — 1 source

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Off-duty police deaths are rising in Argentina, with 75% of police-involved deaths in 2025 occurring while officers were off duty. This increase is linked to President Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have led officers to take on second jobs due to low wages, often carrying their service weapons.

What We Know — Key Points

  • According to data from the Centre for Legal and Social Studies (Cels), 75% of deaths caused by police officers using their issued firearms in 2025 occurred while the officers were off duty.
  • Off-duty police officers in Argentina are increasingly taking on second jobs, such as ride-share drivers or security guards, due to low wages exacerbated by austerity measures.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Austerity & Policy Impact
  • The Guardian

    The article frames the issue as a direct consequence of President Milei's austerity measures and the policy allowing off-duty police to carry service weapons, highlighting the resulting increase in violence and human rights concerns.

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