On Wednesday morning, police in the city of Rosario, Argentina, continued their protests demanding better wages. The unrest has been marked by police demonstrating in front of their headquarters, which has now extended into a second day. Luis Maldonado, the head of the Santa Fe police, stated that no further officers will be placed on standby, as tensions between the police and the government escalate.

The government of Maximiliano Pullaro has taken a hard stance amid accusations of political manipulation behind the protests. On Tuesday, it was announced that twenty officers were placed on standby, and the Rosario prosecutor's office initiated criminal proceedings for public officer non-compliance. This has heightened the conflict between the police and the government, complicating the discussions around wage negotiations that have become central to this unrest.

The situation remains fluid, as police continue to voice their demands for better compensation amidst claims from the government of ulterior motives motivating the protests. As the conflict develops, its implications for public safety and government-police relations in Rosario, and potentially across Argentina, are significant.