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Argentina: Violence Continues to Plague Rosario, Now the Country's Drug Capital

The city of Rosario, Argentina may be known as the hometown of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, but it has now become the country's narco capital as drug violence continues to rise.

Argentina: Police Arrest Suspect in Killing of 11-Year-Old Boy in Rosario as Outrage Over Attack on Lionel Messi's In-Laws' Store Mounts

Argentina Police Arrest Suspect Who Allegedly Shot 11-Year-Old Boy in Rosario After Attack on Store Owned by Lionel Messi's In-Laws

Mar 06, 2023 11:11 PM EST By Rick Martin

Rosario, Argentina is the hometown of Argentinian World Cup winners Lionel Messi and Angel DiMaria. However, over recent weeks, the city seems to be experiencing a wave of drug-related violence, including the shooting of an 11-year-old boy and an attack on a store owned by Lionel Messi's in-laws.

Argentina: 5 Best Places to Visit in Lionel Messi's Hometown of Rosario

Dec 20, 2022 06:57 AM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

While it may not be as big as Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi's hometown, the city of Rosario, also has plenty to offer, from a river adventure to history and art.