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08-25-2006, 04:10 PM
Last July there were 187 murders in the country but during the first 21 days of August, only 88 violent deaths were reported. Diario Libre indicates that if the trend towards increase verified constantly since 2002 had continued, 193 murders would have been committed during that time period. This represents a 30% reduction in violent deaths since the application of emergency measures against crime, which seems to show that the measures have been effective. Some are criticizing the fact that the anti-crime measures, which include mixed patrolling, affects the constitutional right to freedom of movement and to gather without disrupting public order. However, the public is expressing support for the restrictions.
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