Santa Fe Security Bill Widens Police Powers Against Organized Crime

The Santa Fe Security Bill, titled Tools for Strengthening Public Security, passed the provincial Chamber of Deputies on November 5, 2026, by a vote of 37 to 11. The reform, introduced by Maximiliano Pullaro, widens the powers of police and prosecutors in Santa Fe, Argentina, to combat organized crime. The bill changes several provincial laws, including the Criminal Procedure Code and the police law.

The provincial reform alters the legal framework for law enforcement in Santa Fe. Key changes include allowing police to raid property without a prior judge’s order in exceptional cases, and permitting trials to proceed without the accused present in covered situations. The bill is a provincial reform, not a national law.