The president of the Council of Ministers, Ernesto Alvarez Mirandarecognized that the fight against crime in Peru will not have immediate results and that his administration will not be able to completely “win” this battle during the current government period.
In statements to the press after the VI ordinary session of the National Citizen Security Council (Conasec), the head of the Cabinet admitted that the effects of the measures adopted (including the legislative decrees on citizen security) will only be seen in the coming months or years, and not immediately in the perception of citizens.
He indicated that organized crime is deeply rooted and that State actions require time and inter-institutional coordination to be effective.
“Unfortunately we are in a battle that will not be won in this government. Like any organized mafia, rooted in society, it will not be defeated in the coming weeks. This is a medium-term war and the population has to be very clear about this,” declared Álvarez.
The premier avoided offering measures of immediate impact in response to the population’s demands for greater security, pointing out that the reforms and strategies promoted by the Executive are aimed at building a sustained response against crimes such as extortion, contract killings and kidnapping.
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