Urgent call from Conasec due to rising insecurity in the country.

The climate of insecurity that has permeated the country has led the acting Attorney General, Juan Carlos Villena, to urgently request the convening of the National Council for Citizen Security (Conasec) by the President of the Council of Ministers, Gustavo Adrianzén. In a letter sent on September 3rd, Villena asks for an evaluation of changes to the laws regulating the fight against crime, highlighting the need for a coordinated and effective response to the growing concerns of the public.

The document, which El Comercio has accessed, details a clear and structured approach to the points to be addressed in this extraordinary session. First, a thorough analysis of the current citizen security policies is proposed. This evaluation is essential to identify areas where failures have occurred and where significant improvements can be implemented that adapt to the current reality of the country.

Secondly, Villena emphasizes the importance of defining new inter-institutional strategies to combat crime. The fight against crime requires cooperation and coordination among various institutions, from the police to the judicial system, and it is crucial that mechanisms are established to facilitate this joint work. The lack of cohesion in the current strategies has been pointed out as one of the main weaknesses in the security approach.

Another aspect highlighted in the letter is the need to modify regulations that facilitate the fight against crime. In this regard, Villena has criticized recent laws enacted by the Executive Branch, such as Legislative Decree 1585, which, according to his analysis, limit the abilities of prosecutors to request preventive detention and restrict judges from imposing effective penalties for serious crimes, such as corruption. He argues that such restrictions can undermine the effectiveness of the judicial system as a whole.

Furthermore, the acting attorney general points out the importance of listening to the needs of the institutions that are part of the justice system. This collaborative approach is essential to identify the limitations and obstacles they face in their daily work. By giving a voice to these actors, a more robust strategy can be built that is adapted to the realities of the context.

Villena has stated that the situation of citizen insecurity requires an urgent and effective response. The public’s perception of insecurity has been increasing, generating a climate of distrust towards the institutions responsible for ensuring safety. The lack of security not only affects citizens in their daily lives but also negatively impacts the country's development and economy.

The request for an extraordinary meeting of Conasec had already been raised by Villena before, in statements to the press. On those occasions, he emphasized the need to review not only the current regulations but also to analyze the jurisprudence and crime statistics in the country in recent months. This comprehensive approach is essential for effectively addressing the problem.

The urgency of this Conasec meeting not only reflects the increasing concern of the authorities regarding crime but also the need for constant dialogue among the different sectors involved in the fight for security. Collaboration and mutual understanding are fundamental pillars for building a strategy that provides effective responses to the public.

With this request, the Attorney General seeks to lay the groundwork for a renewed and more dynamic approach to the fight against insecurity. The response from the President of the Council of Ministers, Gustavo Adrianzén, will be crucial in determining the direction of security policies in the country and their ability to tackle one of the most pressing problems of the current context. Society's attention is focused on this process, hoping that decisions will be made to ensure a safer environment for all.