Argentina’s Security Minister Says Suicides in the Forces Rose 30%, and Blames Debt
Alejandra Monteoliva said suicides in Argentina's federal security forces rose 30% in 2025, pointing to mental health difficulties and indebtedness. The post Argentina’s Security Minister Says Suicides in the Forces Rose 30%, and Blames Debt appeared first on The Rio Times .
Argentina’s national security minister, Alejandra Monteoliva, disclosed in an interview on Radio Mitre that suicides among federal security forces increased by 30% from 2024 to 2025. She attributed the rise to a combination of mental health issues and financial difficulties, specifically debt and low salaries. The federal forces covered by this figure include the Policía Federal, the Gendarmería Nacional, and the Prefectura Naval.
However, provincial police forces, which are much larger in aggregate, were not included in the statistics. The minister’s remarks sparked controversy due to her linking economic conditions to the deaths of personnel in a government focused on fiscal compression. The 30% figure was presented without absolute numbers or a breakdown by force, rank, or region, making it difficult to assess the scale of the problem.
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