Social unrest: the main security challenge in the Dominican Republic according to Faride Raful
The Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, pointed out that social conflicts and the inability of citizens to resolve their differences peacefully represent the greatest challenge to citizen security in the country. Her statements come in the wake of homicide statistics recorded during the month of August.
According to the official data presented by the head of the ministry, 77 homicides were recorded during the first 24 days of August. After a process of disaggregating the cases, the authorities have managed to identify the motives behind most of these violent incidents.
- 42 homicides were caused by social conflicts.
- 17 cases were linked to criminal acts.
- The rest of the events remain under investigation to determine the precise causes.
The main problem in the Dominican Republic right now is social conflict. The lack of capacity to resolve conflicts and the disrespect for rights among citizens constitute one of the most critical challenges for our security.
Faride Raful, Minister of Interior and Police
Data-driven strategy and transparency
The Ministry of Interior and Police has implemented a new data systematization protocol to analyze the causes of each death. This tracking includes detailed monitoring of cases in which victims die after having been wounded, allowing for a clearer view of the behavior of violence in the national territory.
Raful explained that this level of precision is possible thanks to data interoperability between the institutions that make up the Task Force. Through periodic meetings, the authorities analyze the surveys and investigations to adjust prevention strategies in the areas that require greater intervention.
The official emphasized that transparency in the management of these statistics is fundamental for the design of effective public policies. “Only with that level of systematic monitoring can we establish the necessary indicators to know how to work directly in the territory,” she concluded.
