Sánchez defends police shake-up, compares it to Uruguay's World Cup debut

Alejandro Sánchez, Secretary of the Presidency, has defended recent changes within Uruguay's police leadership, drawing a parallel to the national football team's performance. The modifications, announced by Interior Minister Carlos Negro, aim to revitalize the force, with Sánchez emphasizing that "teams have to change."

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teams have to change.

Sánchez likened the police reshuffle to Uruguay's World Cup debut match, where the team improved significantly in the second half after making changes. "This is like [the match of] Uruguay, we had a regular first half, and in the second half we made changes and saw another Uruguay," he stated during the launch of the Más Barrio program.

One key appointment is Alfredo Clavijo, who moves from deputy national director of police to become the Police Chief of Montevideo. Sánchez described this move as "very healthy," highlighting Clavijo's "high degree of training, commitment, and respect within the [police] force."

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This is like [the match of] Uruguay, we had a regular first half, and in the second half we made changes and saw another Uruguay.

Other significant changes include Pablo Lotito taking over as national investigations director, previously held by Julio Sena, who now becomes deputy national director. Fabián Monzón is the new director of the Republican Guard, replacing Angelina Ferreira. Julián Abraham has been appointed director of Internal Affairs.

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is a very healthy change.

Sánchez stressed that these adjustments are part of implementing the government's five-year budget and ensuring policies are effectively deployed at the local level. He added that the government is attentive to public needs and aims to accelerate progress.

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high degree of training, commitment, and respect within the force.