Homicide rate rises in late February, Interior Minister blames alcohol excesses and drug use

[Dolores]

The Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, reported a slight increase in the accumulated homicide rate to date, reaching 7.8 per 100,000 inhabitants, up from 7.5 recorded the previous week, as reported in Diario Libre.

Raful noted that despite the minor surge, territories like La Romana, Samaná, Puerto Plata, and three others have successfully maintained a zero homicide rate. Additionally, fifteen localities have registered single-digit rates.

Regarding the reasons behind the rise in homicides, Minister Raful said the lack of control in the sale of alcoholic beverages, particularly during prohibited hours, was one of the key contributors. She emphasized that excessive alcohol consumption and, in some cases, drug use are altering individuals’ behavior and fueling violent situations.

“A combination of factors requires individual evaluation,” she stated. “However, the...

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[CristoRey]

I don't trust these numbers.
A lot of homicides in this country don't make the news.

 

[JLSawmam]

Remember the American that was killed in Puerto Plata and his body was taken to Maimon? That was in February, so the homicide rate for Puerto Plata cannot be zero per 1000,000...

 

[DrNoob]

Remember the American that was killed in Puerto Plata and his body was taken to Maimon? That was in February, so the homicide rate for Puerto Plata cannot be zero per 1000,000...

I think they are talking about on a weekly basis but the article is not clear and politicians love to fudge stats.
The stats-related shenanigans in The Wire come to mind...

 

[bob saunders]

I am

I think they are talking about on a weekly basis but the article is not clear and politicians love to fudge stats.
The stats-related shenanigans in The Wire come to mind..

like there is less booze drank in Puerta Plata

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I am

Colonel Sanders?