on Monday highlighted the blocking of over 1.5 million mobile devices flagged for irregularities.
Likewise, the top official stated that her government will continue advancing this effort, noting that such devices are often used to commit crimes like extortion.
Furthermore, the Head of State indicated that the police are pursuing those involved in these illegal activities, adding that five additional prisons are being built for their incarceration.
"The goal reached today in blocking illicit cell phones is 1,594,959 devices, but we will continue advancing in this work, because extortion is carried out through these electronic devices. This is just the first milestone, and we will keep moving forward, we will keep blocking," Mrs. Boluarte expressed.
Similarly, she noted that the government will work with intelligence from the Interior Ministry to track the SIM cards used to call citizens, mentioning that some of these lines even have international codes from regions such as Europe, the Middle East, or countries like the United States.
At another point, the President agreed that public transportation is among the sectors most affected by extortion.
The top official said that the government is fighting this scourge every day.
"But a 24-hour or 48-hour strike, brother transport workers, does not solve—and will not solve—the problem," added Mrs. Boluarte, who called on those complying with this measure to reflect.
The President also urged taking preventive measures, such as not opening messages or answering calls from unknown numbers, and reporting to the police any numbers from which they may be receiving threats, so that appropriate investigations can be carried out.
"Dear brother transport workers, let us all join forces so that we can overcome this scourge that is citizen insecurity, that is extortion, that is murder," she concluded.