Why are young people in Puntarenas joining organized crime?

Fights between criminal organizations in central Puntarenas state end the lives of many teenagers In the past two years (See attached Telenoticias video).

Operation The region’s Judicial Investigation Bureau (OIJ), public forces and the prosecutor’s office, They allow us to identify how some of these groups operate and the needs that exist in some places such as Chacarita, Barranca and El Roble.

“This is the reality that exists in the region and we are working to prevent and contain it. This is part of the problem that must be solved together. There are a large number of young people aged 12 and 13 here, and you can hardly see any football fields or lighted gymnasiums for them to play sports. We are working together despite the resources and we are optimizing them,” commented Organized Crime Prosecutor Javier Valerio.

At least four homicides were reported in the conflict zone in central Puntarenas state last month, mainly due to clashes between rival groups.

“In recent months, there has been an increase in violence, which has led to Let us work together to curb it not only at the prevention level but also at the repression level. We have several goals and strategies, but I can’t provide too many details,” Valerio reported.

this Pacific Operation Allow judicial authorities to set some targets.