CLThe article discusses the Chilean government's decision to stop publishing weekly homicide statistics, citing the need to validate data before release and prevent social panic or misleading perceptions of safety due to temporary fluctuations. The author argues that the focus has been too much on statistical indicators rather than strategic aspects reflecting the deep transformation of Chile's criminal landscape. The piece highlights an increase in crimes such as kidnapping, extortion, money laundering, and homicides related to settling accounts, indicating a sustained rise in transnational organized crime—a trend repeatedly noted by the Public Ministry. While Chile maintains relatively favorable security levels compared to other countries in the region, there remains a persistent perception of insecurity among the population. The author emphasizes the importance of developing strategies to address this new criminal reality and rebuilding trust in the state.
Bias read (Center): The article presents arguments from a single perspective—supporting the government's decision to halt weekly homicide reports—without explicitly opposing viewpoints or presenting counterarguments. However, it does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. It is
