The Business Council of San Cristóbal (Cépedsc) He warned about the increase in criminal acts in the city, while expressing his willingness to collaborate with the police force to confront the situation.
Vlamirdi Ruiz, president of the entity, complained about the lack of supervision of the police in vulnerable areas, which, in his opinion, threatens the tranquility of the citizens and the normal economic development of the district.
«We, as a business class, are a major target for criminals, and our employees are also at risk when traveling to their workplaces. San Cristóbal deserves the Director General of the Police to sit down with us to analyze the available resources. Our city cannot operate with only 400 or 500 members; “We need sufficient resources to protect the population and companies,” he said.
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Likewise, he said that they feel unprotected, despite the fact that they actively participate in the Citizen Security Roundtable, an organization designed to define public policies against crime. He added that the decrease in preventive patrolling in recent weeks is causing concern. In this context, he called on the authorities to adopt immediate and effective measures to guarantee security and peace. “Together we can and must build a safer future for our province,” said Ruiz.
In recent weeks, various criminal events have shocked society, including the shooting death of the merchant Alberto Esteban Vázquez Valdez46 years old, resident in Madre Vieja Norte.
