At a critical moment for the economy of Chaco and the country, a strong controversy has arisen due to the confirmation that the chief of police of that province, Fernando Javier Romero, receives a monthly salary exceeding 10 million pesos. This figure was confirmed by the official himself during an interview with communicator Gustavo Olivello, who directly asked him if his salary exceeded that amount. "It’s not too much for me, but it’s enough," was Romero's response, thus confirming the rumors circulating on social media.
The news has impacted due to the disproportion of the figure in a context where a large part of the population struggles to meet their basic needs. Romero's salary represents more than 36 times the current minimum wage in Argentina, which has generated discomfort and questions about the use of public funds. Especially when hospitals are facing serious difficulties, schools have significant infrastructural shortcomings, and insecurity remains one of the main concerns in the province.
In a scenario where the majority of state employees in Chaco earn salaries that place them below the poverty line, the income of the police chief is difficult to justify and revives the debate about privileges in public administration. It is highlighted that the amount the commissioner receives vastly exceeds the income of judges, legislators, and even the governor Leandro Zdero.
This situation has exposed a significant salary gap and has provoked criticism regarding the distribution of resources in the province. The discrepancy between Romero's salary and that of other public officials has generated a strong debate in public opinion, emphasizing the need for a review of remuneration policies in the public sector.
