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The Minister of the Interior affirmed this May 5 that the recent armed events in areas of the capital such as zone 10 and 14 have a high probability of being direct attacks.
The Minister of the Interior, Francisco Jiménez, at a press conference this May 5. (Free Press Photo: Daniel Samayoa)
The Minister of the Interior, Francisco Jiménez, spoke on Monday, May 5 about The numerous armed events recently registered in areas of the capital city, Like zones 10 and 14, being the most recent The attack in which a 30 -year -old chef died and in which the authorities managed to collect 14 ballistic indications.
At a press conference, Jiménez said that this and other attacks registered in these areas of the capital They have a high probability of being direct attacksand that so far these areas were “safe.”
“The direct attack is analyzed by the behavior of those who commit the homicide. We believe that, being an area of much circulation, homicides find their objectives in these sectorS, “said Jiménez.
The minister denied that there is some connection between These attacks in the capital and the alleged gang conflicts to those who It is responsible for the increase in homicides recorded in the first four months of 2025.
In addition, Jiménez said that in the “living” areas of the capital there are many video surveillance cameras, both by the municipality and private companiesso he mentioned that they are a resource that they will use to carry out the investigations.
“We will also start implementing a greater number of police to anticipate these situations. This puts us on alert to implement security measures and strengthen this area“said the minister.
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