Former El Salvador Official Advises Chile on Crime-Fighting Strategies

Santiago, Chile – May 24, 2025 – A Chilean radio program, "Dos en la Ciudad," recently featured Andrés Guzmán, former presidential commissioner for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression under El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Guzmán discussed his experiences implementing security strategies in El Salvador and their potential application in Chile. He highlighted the importance of "segmenting intelligence" to effectively address diverse crime challenges across different regions of a country. Guzmán stated, "In a large country like Chile, problems on the border with Bolivia are distinct from those in the capital. You need to segment intelligence to understand these unique challenges." The interview emphasized the need for a more targeted and regionally focused approach to crime prevention and intelligence gathering. The discussion provided valuable insights into comparative crime-fighting strategies and the adaptation of such strategies to varying contexts.