Lieutenant General Óscar Arriola has been removed from his position as head of the Comandancia General de la Policía Nacional del Perú amid rising citizen insecurity and a surge in homicides. The change in leadership comes amidst growing criticism of the current crime-fighting strategy. Lieutenant General Fredy López Mendoza will now lead the Policía Nacional, facing the significant challenge of restoring public trust. The Policía Nacional is under pressure to deliver results against organized crime. Despite the leadership change at the Comandancia General de la PNP, criminal activity continues to be a major concern in Lima and throughout Peru. The news was first published by Lima Gris.