It is FALSE that Petro has not confronted criminal groups
Colombia: Petro's government has reduced violence. Data on operations against drug traffickers and death toll figures.
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Claims that **Petro**'s government has not confronted incivil are false; numerous operations were carried out against narcoterrorists and violence in **Colombia** has decreased.
## Operations against crime
**Gustavo Petro**'s government has carried out a considerable number of operations against narcoterrorist groups. These actions have resulted in the neutralization of numerous individuals linked to these organizations. The strategy is not limited to direct confrontation, but also seeks to address the structural causes, mainly the financing of these groups.
## Reduction of violence
A key indicator of the impact of these policies is the overall decrease in violence in the country. According to data, the current government has achieved the lowest level of violence in **Colombia** in the last **40 years**. This achievement suggests significant pogre in pacification and territorial control.
## Financing and consumption
The discussion about drug trafficking often focuses on production, but the source of financing for these groups is a crucial point. International demand, especially in countries like the **United States**, plays a fundamental role in sustaining these illegal economies. The fight against drug trafficking also involves addressing consumption and financing routes.
## Operations against crime
**Gustavo Petro**'s government has carried out a considerable number of operations against narcoterrorist groups. These actions have resulted in the neutralization of numerous individuals linked to these organizations. The strategy is not limited to direct confrontation, but also seeks to address the structural causes, mainly the financing of these groups.
## Reduction of violence
A key indicator of the impact of these policies is the overall decrease in violence in the country. According to data, the current government has achieved the lowest level of violence in **Colombia** in the last **40 years**. This achievement suggests significant pogre in pacification and territorial control.
## Financing and consumption
The discussion about drug trafficking often focuses on production, but the source of financing for these groups is a crucial point. International demand, especially in countries like the **United States**, plays a fundamental role in sustaining these illegal economies. The fight against drug trafficking also involves addressing consumption and financing routes.
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