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Institutional Coordination Specialist David Ramírez de Garay
David Ramírez de Garay worked as an institutional coordination specialist on the USAID-funded Violence Prevention and Reduction (PREVI) activity, which worked to strengthen the capacity of municipal governments and communities to effectively resolve and mitigate local crime and violence in Mexico.
by David Ramírez de Garay
Emerging Models in Citizen Security: A Proven Approach to Crime Reduction in Mexico
In 2023, over 26 million crimes were reported in Mexico, which translates to a staggering rate of 1 victim for every 4.27 inhabitants (nearly nine times the rate in the United States). Notably, 44% of these crimes were categorized as low-impact, including theft of vehicles and their accessories, home burglary, street or public transportation theft,…