Wilson Hernández on criminality and public policy gaps in Peru

Atlantic Council

This #ExpertofAmericas episode is a conversation with Wilson Hernández, researcher at GRADE and expert on violence and institutional reform in #Peru, as part of the Atlantic Council’s Criminal Markets Series on organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean. The interview highlights how public policy in Peru often conflates common crime and organized crime, leading to misguided responses. It discusses the role of public perception, media narratives, and fragmented institutions in shaping …