Martha Valfre

Martha Valfre is the director of the Uruguayan Academy of Criminal Research, known for her critical stance on the effectiveness of crime statistics in Uruguay. She has expressed concerns about the country's reliance on police reports for crime data, highlighting the significant number of unreported crimes. Her observations have led her to question the validity of indicators used to assess safety and security, emphasizing the need for comprehensive victimization surveys to truly understand the extent of crime.