Expert Analyzes Police Response in Río Dulce Disturbances, Questions Proportionality of Force

Following recent disturbances in Río Dulce, Izabal, security expert Julio Rivera Clavería provided an in-depth analysis of the National Civil Police's actions. The events, which occurred on Wednesday night, have raised questions regarding the proportionality of force used by authorities. Rivera Clavería emphasized the constitutional and legal obligation of the police to maintain public order across the national territory. He stated, "The National Civil Police has the constitutional and legal obligation to maintain public order throughout the national territory." He further elaborated that in situations involving demonstrations or other public disturbances, police are required to use proportional force, or force commensurate with the counter-proposal they face. The expert also touched upon broader issues, including the "satanization" of open-pit mining over many years. He noted that such mining operations are common in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Rivera Clavería suggested that the underlying problem in these situations often involves "too many interests being managed to authorize licenses." He cited the example of nickel extraction in Izabal, which was previously managed by a Russian company, then replaced by a Canadian or North American firm, indicating a shift driven by economic and globalist interests, potentially financed by certain foundations.