José Baella Malca

José Baella Malca is a retired general of the National Police of Peru and a former head of the Counter-Terrorism Directorate (Dircote). He has provided insights into the complexities of crime in Peru, arguing that the current wave of violence is part of a broader regional trend, and has highlighted the need for specialized investigative units within the police force to address issues such as illegal arms trafficking and hired killings.