The government has intensified its actions against organized crime, achieving significant arrests and confrontations as part of a more aggressive strategy, which has resulted in a greater risk for police and soldiers. Despite this, criminal violence has remained stable, which is encouraging compared to previous episodes of government change that typically coincide with a spike in violence.
One of the highlighted operations was 'Operation Swarm', which led to the arrest of officials colluding with organized crime. Despite an increase in the dimensions of violence associated with the frontal fight against organized crime in the short term, it is recognized that the President's strategy aims to dismantle the institutional protection networks of criminals.
The assessment of the first 100 days indicates that the number of fatal victims of organized crime showed a statistically null increase, suggesting that government actions have had initial positive effects. An important qualitative shift is highlighted, marking a new approach in the fight against crime, prioritizing the strengthening of intelligence and investigation instead of rhetoric-based policies.
Although the number of police and military personnel killed by organized crime increased in the early months, it is considered a sign that a correct path is being followed. Despite the urgency to show results, it is acknowledged that profound changes require time and that the current political context, including the change of government in the United States, poses an additional challenge. In summary, the first 100 days of government show significant advances and changes in the strategy to combat organized crime.
