This increase in violence cannot be solely blamed on failed operations or a lack of police training. It involves a more complex set of factors, including corruption and institutional capture. Organized crime not only attacks but also infiltrates political power.

Today, and perhaps more than ever, Van Boven’s critical and irreverent spirit must inspire us: the protections of Human Rights demand objectivity, sensitivity, and action, always fighting against impunity, which completely undermines the entire system.