Criminal pressure in the third year of Petro's Government reached 61.9: the highest level in five governments in Colombia
An analysis by professor and researcher Camilo Solano, based on figures from the Ministry of Defense, concluded that not only is there a perception of insecurity, but that criminal pressure in the country reached its highest level in the third year of Gustavo Petro's government, which directly contradicts the statements of the current national leader.
TL;DR
- Criminal pressure in Colombia reached its highest level in the third year of Gustavo Petro's government, according to an analysis by Professor Camilo Solano.
- Solano's 'Composite Index of Criminal Pressure,' incorporating ten key indicators, shows a significant rise under Petro, reaching 61.9 in his third year.
- The increase is largely attributed to substantial rises in extortion and terrorism, with extortionate kidnapping also reversing its downward trend to historic highs.
- While homicides, personal injuries, and injuries/murders of public force members have seen some moderation compared to previous governments, overall criminal pressure has increased.
- Thefts of persons and vehicles remain at high levels, contributing to the perception of insecurity.
- A notable drop in coca eradication hectares is also observed under the current government.