Argentine rancher loses 34 cattle to theft, abandons operation amid rural crime wave

A rancher in Olavarría, Buenos Aires province, suffered two thefts in a month, losing 34 animals and $40 million, prompting him to abandon his rented field. The case is part of a broader wave of rural crime, including cattle rustling and clandestine slaughter, reported by local producers. The incident highlights escalating insecurity in Argentina's agricultural heartland, with potential economic and social implications for the sector.