The increase in criminality in Peru has sparked criticism of the new security measures announced by the government of José Balcázar. Former ministers and experts have questioned the effectiveness of the proposed strategies, arguing that they do not adequately address the current needs of the country in the face of crime and contract killings.
The government presented the General Government Policy (PGG), which establishes guidelines on citizen security and other important areas. However, former Interior Minister Wilfredo Pedraza warns that while certain points are prioritized, there are no concrete actions demonstrating an effective change in the fight against crime. “There is no new direction in citizen security,” he stated.
Pedraza criticized the lack of tactical actions in the decree, suggesting that legal modifications will not resolve the issues of insecurity. In a similar vein, Colonel PNP Eduardo Pérez Rocha also expressed skepticism about the implementation of an effective policy in the short term, given the limited time remaining for the current government.
The implementation schedule for the policies states that the Government Compliance Office must present its proposals within seven days. However, concerns persist about whether these measures will be sufficient to tackle the rising wave of crime in the country.
