摘要：Insecurity is a central theme in Latin American political debate. Its growth is being related to the loss of public spaces, a more individualistic social behavior, and an increasing feeling of anguish and fear. In this framework, the city has been losing socializating power to become a battlefield. Even though national and state governments are responsible for controlling security, local administrations are without a doubt more suitable to work on prevention of crime. To the end, they should set aside their simplifying arguments and develop long-term policies involving community´s commitment.
