Attack on Mónica Ferrero: The Colorado Party demanded more resources to combat organized crime.
The attack on Mónica Ferrero in the early hours of Sunday led to an urgent meeting of the Colorado Party . The deputy prosecutor was at home when unknown individuals entered through the roof, fired shots, and detonated an explosive device. Despite the security detail at the scene, the attackers managed to escape. No injuries were reported, but the incident raised alarm bells in the state.
Colorado Party and political support
During the subsequent press conference, Secretary General Andrés Ojeda read a statement in which the party described the incident as "a qualitative change in the fight against organized crime, which requires the increased availability of all the resources of the democratic state."
Ojeda stated that he maintained communication with Prosecutor Ferrero, who conveyed a clear message: "This incident will not intimidate me." The statement was interpreted as a reaffirmation of his commitment to public office.
The Colorado leader also reported that President Yamandú Orsi spoke with party members and that Interior Minister Carlos Negro provided initial details on the progress of the investigation.
An attack with a message to the State
The attack on Mónica Ferrero was interpreted as a direct action by organized crime, particularly groups linked to drug trafficking. The method used—firearms and explosives—recalls previous attacks against state institutions.
The political response has been cross-cutting. Both the opposition and the ruling party reiterated that there will be no setbacks in the prosecution of crime and called for strengthening mechanisms to protect prosecutors and judges.
Institutional reaction in progress
The Colorado Party emphasized that support is not limited to symbolic measures, but must translate into concrete measures. These include expanding resources, strengthening security measures, and improving coordination between ministries, the Attorney General's Office, and security forces.
Prosecutor Angelita Romano took charge of the case, while Minister Negro confirmed the existence of suspects and solid leads. Progress on the possible perpetrators is expected to be reported in the coming days.
Political coordination
President Orsi convened a meeting at the Executive Tower with ministers, prosecutors, and intelligence authorities. The meeting will seek to define new strategies to combat organized crime and guarantee the safety of those who serve in the judicial system.
The attack on Mónica Ferrero was not just an individual attack, but a direct challenge to the rule of law. The message from political authorities has been unanimous: in the face of this threat, institutions must respond with firmness and unity.
Security context and background
The attack on Mónica Ferrero occurs at a time when Uruguay has seen a growing presence and power of criminal organizations linked to drug trafficking. In recent years, similar incidents have occurred against police headquarters and prosecutors investigating high-impact crimes. These attacks have a common characteristic: sending a message of intimidation, seeking to curb state action in criminal prosecution.
specialists consulted by the press have indicated that these events are part of a regional dynamic where organized crime uses violence as a political and symbolic tool. In neighboring countries, such incidents marked the beginning of an escalation in the confrontation between institutions and mafias, so a state response is key to preventing the situation from worsening.
What's coming
At the parliamentary level, several legislators announced they will propose increasing budgets for the security of judges and prosecutors. The possibility of reviewing custody protocols is also being considered, given that the attack on Ferrero occurred despite the existence of security in the area.
The government, for its part, reaffirmed that no hypothesis has been ruled out and that the investigations are being coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office, the Police, and intelligence agencies. The commitment, they asserted, is to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice.
