On Tuesday, Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced plans to strengthen control at the country's borders. Currently, authorities have control over the Aguas Blancas area, located in the Triple Frontier between Brazil, Paraguay, and the province of Misiones. They will now focus on the border region between the city of Bernardo de Irigoyen in Misiones and the Brazilian towns of Dionisio Cerqueira and Barracao.
Bullrich pointed out the importance of implementing a drone system on the border between Paraguay and the province of Formosa for more effective control. She emphasized that the country is gradually strengthening its different borders and referred to the need to utilize technology to complement the work of the gendarmerie and patrols.
Among the mentioned security plans is the deployment of more than 300 personnel in areas considered critical and the construction of a fence in Aguas Blancas, under the Güemes Plan. This plan aims to combat drug trafficking, smuggling, and human trafficking in the region.
Bullrich also mentioned the intention to strengthen security at the border between the provinces of Misiones and Brazil, an area where incidents of violence have been recorded in the past. Additionally, she mistakenly mentioned the province of Chaco instead of Formosa when describing border control efforts in a complex area involving Paraguay.
The Argentine government is implementing these measures in a context of tensions with Bolivia, which have recently resurfaced due to a plan to build a fence on the border with this Andean country. At the same time, there is an effort to also reinforce security at the borders with Brazil and Paraguay, with the goal of increasing the presence of security forces in border areas with these neighboring countries.