Law enforcement in Argentina

[3] Global Integrity ranks Argentine law enforcement as weak on anti-corruption performance with a score of 63 over 100.

According to Barómetro de las Américas done by the Latin American Public Opinion Project, in Argentina, 15% of the population has been asked for a bribe by a police agent.

[6] This finding is backed by the Latinobarómetro 2008, which found that 59% of Argentines believe that it is possible to bribe a policeman in order to avoid a fine or arrest.

[9] Similarly, budget constraints affect the police's ability to carry out their mandate, decreasing morale and commitment towards their mission within the law enforcement institution.

[7] Lastly, the Argentine law enforcement lacks mechanisms for transparency and accountability, rendering the police force a very hard institution to control.

According to an investigation by La Nación, the police force in Argentina has only been able to capture 32% of the alleged perpetrators of the most heinous crimes committed between July and August 2010.

'[7] Another serious consequence brought about by police corruption is its contribution to the deep weakening of the rule of law in Argentina.

In the end, this also drives citizens to stop reporting crimes because of their lack of trust and respect for law enforcement.