Argentina has achieved a significant reduction in its homicide rate, reaching 3.8 per 100,000 inhabitants by the end of 2024—the lowest figure in 25 years. This represents a 50% decline compared to the 7.6 rate recorded in 2000. The improvement follows the adoption of policies inspired by El Salvador’s “Bukele Model” for combating crime, as noted by Argentina’s Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona.
President Javier Milei celebrated the milestone, praising Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on social media for her leadership. “@PatoBullrich, congratulations on improving the quality of life for all decent Argentines… Viva la libertad, carajo,” he wrote.
Bullrich, who visited El Salvador in 2023 to study its approach to tackling gang violence and organized crime, signed agreements with Salvadoran officials to exchange strategies and develop joint initiatives. During her visit, she toured key facilities, including the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), and met with Public Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro.
Argentina’s efforts have placed the nation second in Latin America for its low homicide rate, trailing only El Salvador, which achieved a rate of 2 per 100,000 inhabitants after years of aggressive anti-crime policies.