Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you, Mr. Craig, for your hard work in a very unstable region.
You mentioned earlier that there were 18,000 murders, with 80% by firearms. In many states, stable security and economic prosperity go hand in hand. There are two key areas we need to focus on to ensure stability for the greater good of the country. Many have said that private security groups are one of the main factors behind the high rate of violence. There are around 70,000 armed private security guards in Honduras, compared with 11,000 to 14,000 armed forces personnel.
What are the greatest obstacles to creating an effective police force?