The president of Argentina highlighted the bravery of Lucas Aguilar, a young deliveryman murdered in Moreno, and announced that he will be posthumously awarded. Aguilar lost his life while defending a street vendor during a robbery. The president expressed in a message that Aguilar confronted the criminals and sacrificed his life for a stranger.
The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, praised the young man's courage and strongly criticized the governor of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, accusing him of fostering insecurity in the province with policies that protect criminals. Bullrich mentioned that Aguilar deserves recognition as a reminder to Argentinians who suffer the consequences of uncontrolled insecurity.
In this context, Javier Milei, the president, announced the creation of the Common Man's Valor Decoration, which will be awarded by the President of the Nation, with Lucas Aguilar being the first posthumously honored. He criticized the government for abandoning its people and made clear his stance against insecurity and governmental complicity.
On the other hand, local authorities in Moreno pointed out the lack of security funds from the national government, which has impacted the capacity to respond to violence in the province. The mayor of Moreno warned about the increase in violence resulting from the economic crisis, mentioning the need to acquire municipal patrol cars due to the lack of state funding.
Conversely, the provincial Minister of Security held the central government responsible for the lack of resources for security, arguing that the lack of funds has limited the ability to acquire police equipment. The discussion about insecurity and the lack of state action in protecting citizens has generated a debate about security policies in the region.
