Thirteen miners were murdered in Pataz, La Libertad, Peru. President Dina Boluarte publicly denounced the alleged perpetrator, a man known as "Cuchillo," who was arrested in 2023 but subsequently released by the Public Ministry.
Boluarte strongly criticized the justice system, stating that while the executive branch and the police capture criminals, they are often released by the Public Ministry. She emphasized the government's efforts to strengthen citizen security with unprecedented budget allocations.
The government formed a special group to combat crime following the massacre. Boluarte denied that her criticism was a way to avoid responsibility, insisting the government is acting to address the issue. She also called for national unity and recognized the efforts of police officers in high-risk areas.
The article also mentions the government's allocation of a historic budget to the Ministry of Interior and the National Police to improve citizen security. Boluarte urged the media to acknowledge the work of police officers in high-risk zones.