Ate Residents Protest Removal of Security Gates, Citing Rise in Crime

Residents of Ate, Peru, are protesting the removal of security gates by their municipality, citing increased crime. The video shows workers removing the gates while residents voice their concerns. "They're taking away our security!" exclaimed one resident. Legal expert Juan Perez stated, "There's a legal conflict here between the right to public transit and the right to neighborhood security." The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between municipal development and community safety needs. The municipality has yet to respond to these concerns.