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Description
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Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean reflects institutional deterioration and social instability, manifesting itself in various forms such as homicides, kidnappings, and environmental conflicts, and disproportionately affecting young people, women, and human rights defenders. In Colombia, this endemic violence has intensified in certain regions, with Cúcuta being a notable example due to its status as a border city. The presence of illegal armed groups and tension on the border with Venezuela have exacerbated this situation, profoundly impacting the city's security and social fabric. Violence in Cúcuta and its metropolitan area is a systematic and growing problem, attributed to the closure of legal border crossings, the realignment of armed groups, and the arrival of new actors linked to violence. This situation is closely related to territorial, criminal, and illegal dynamics, especially in rural and border areas. Similarly, deteriorating diplomatic relations from 2008 to 2022 and a lack of coordination between authorities have contributed to increased lawlessness in the city, where numerous illegal armed groups operate, further complicating the security situation. This dataset is composed of a target population of 637 adults living in the Cúcuta Metropolitan Area (AMC). The primary data was collected during the period between 12 August and 31 October 2024, and the selection criteria for respondents were to be Colombian by birth, of legal age and living in one of the municipalities of the AMC. It was a non-probabilistic sample using the snowball technique. Respondents were contacted through community action board leaders in the municipalities under study. To answer the research question of this study, the survey questions were formulated taking into account the sociodemographic variable of age and questions about the perception of interpersonal violence in the place where the respondent lives. It should be noted that before applying the instrument, each individual was informed of the informed consent and agreed to participate voluntarily in this study. (2024-11-30)
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