Uruguay Senator Calls for Curfew, Says Some Criminals 'Deserve to Die'

Senator Sebastián Da Silva of Uruguay's National Party has called for a curfew in some neighborhoods and stated that certain criminals "deserve to die." He expressed concern over the country's high levels of violence, comparing it unfavorably to cities like Sinaloa and Ciudad Juárez in Mexico, and Medellín and Cali in Colombia during their peak periods. Da Silva highlighted the disturbing trend of minors engaging in contract killings rather than drug trafficking, deeming it a more efficient way to operate within the criminal underworld.

Da Silva also criticized the current government, predicting it would leave Uruguay in a state of disarray. He specifically targeted Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, accusing him of misusing his position in Rome for personal gain and lobbying for his own interests within the FAO. Da Silva suggested that other ministers, including the Minister of Environment, Minister of Social Development, and Minister of the Interior, should be replaced before Lubetkin.

Despite his criticisms, Da Silva questioned who would replace the current government if they were removed, implying a lack of strong alternatives. He identified former President Luis Lacalle Pou as the main asset of the opposition and the ideal candidate to lead it, expressing his admiration for Pou. The senator's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about crime and security in Uruguay, with recent reports detailing a quadruple homicide in Villa García linked to a criminal gang.