Regional experts call for improved social conflict and crime management

In the Dominican Republic, lawyer Still Pérez has called for a shift in how the country addresses violence and homicide. He argues that authorities must move beyond mere repression and instead focus on the root causes of violence, specifically high levels of social conflict. Pérez suggests that strengthening prevention, mediation, and peaceful conflict resolution through involvement from families, schools, and state institutions is essential to transforming a culture of violence.

In Peru, specialists have criticized the first 50 days of Keiko Fujimori’s administration, citing slow decision-making and a lack of immediate results regarding citizen security. Analysts noted that the executive branch appears overly dependent on requesting new legislative powers rather than utilizing existing legal tools to combat organized crime. This perceived lack of leadership and management has reportedly frustrated public expectations for the efficiency and firm action promised during the campaign.