Colombia
Colombia is a country with enormous rates of violence, reaching an average of 2023. 1,882,934 criminal acts documented by the media, according to the Excellence in Justice Corporation; Likewise, it is ranked 146th among the most dangerous nations in the world, according to the ranking made by ‘Global Peace’.
Due to this worrying panorama, every day, mayors and governors of both cities and municipalities They take on the task of reducing crime rates of their territories; However, this task is titanic for many, leaving unfavorable results.
However, with the implementation of some strategies, cities like Sincelejo, capital of the department of Sucre, managed to reduce by one 65% the number of homicides so far in 2024 and, in May, it registered a decrease of 92% compared to the same period of the previous year, this in just six months, according to data from the National Police, but how was it possible? We tell you.
These favorable results were achieved thanks to the coordination of the local Mayor’s Office, headed by Yahir Acuña, who worked together with the Public Force, Prosecutor’s Office, Judiciary and citizens in order to carry out operations, patrols and even community support that would allow the capture of both the leaders and hitmen of criminal gangs.
Furthermore, it gave way to the creation of the ‘Search Block against Multicrime’, where highly trained officials dealt decisive blows to groups outside the law; Likewise, an entire strategy was launched to keep the city illuminated, put 700 security cameras in operation and provide new opportunities to young people who are at risk of falling into crime.
With all practices, Sincelejo is currently one of the safest cities in the country, becoming a reference for governors and mayors of different national territories.
