Security has become the main source of political tension for Claudia Sheinbaum's government. Although her administration reports progress such as a reduction in homicides and maintains relatively high levels of overall approval, the perception of insecurity remains high and has been reinforced by possible underreporting in official data. The protests of November 15, led primarily by young people, expressed a discontent that does not constitute an institutional crisis, but does reveal a focused erosion of confidence in the country's most sensitive area.

The recent suspension of US economic aid to Colombia, announced by President Donald Trump, has reshaped a historical relationship marked by both cooperation and dependence. This decision, justified by the argument of insufficient efforts to combat drug trafficking, jeopardizes humanitarian assistance, peace, and security programs, while also raising questions about Colombia's sovereignty and political autonomy in relation to its main ally.

The Bogotá Safe Walks District Development Plan, in effect for the period 2024-2027 and presented by the administration of the current mayor, Carlos Fernando Galán, established as its central focus the restoration of public trust and the guarantee of safe mobility and coexistence in public spaces. However, this text aims to address, as its main topics, security, the increase in violence against women, and the mismanagement of waste, from a public administration perspective, in order to highlight the non-compliance and poor implementation of the programs proposed in each of these areas.

In Latin America, the presidential removal mechanism (impeachment, vacancy, or political trial) has become established as an institutional tool for resolving governance crises. However, its frequent use reflects the fragility of presidential systems in the region.