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While some countries in Latin America move toward increased militarization and other “mano dura” tactics to combat crime and violence, the Gustavo Petro administration in Colombia has proposed a paradigm shift for his administration (2022–2026) toward a human rights-based approach to citizen security and crime. The administration is attempting to address the root causes of crime and violence such as poverty, inequality, lack of education, substance use disorder, and an array of other social, economic, and environmental factors.