Mayors step up efforts and criticize Congress' delay in Municipal Security Law

The recent abuse of four municipal guards in the commune of Vitacura has rekindled the discussion about the need to urgently pass the Municipal Security Act. The incident, which occurred while officials were patrolling, has been used by several mayors as a new argument to pressure the government in search of greater powers and resources for communal security. Mayors argue that the lack of legal tools and budget limits their ability to respond to…

The municipal president of Querétaro, Felifer Macías, stressed the importance of coordination among municipalities to strengthen security in the region