
Trajtenberg
Esteban Trajtenberg is a prominent criminologist known for his research on public attitudes towards crime and punishment in Uruguay. He has recently gained attention for his study revealing the complex relationship between citizens' emotional reactions to crime and their punitive attitudes, emphasizing that while many Uruguayans demand stricter penalties, they also set clear limits on the severity of those punishments. His work challenges conventional views on public sentiment regarding criminal justice and highlights the importance of understanding the nuanced perspectives of the populace.
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Trajtenberg highlights that the emotional attitude towards punishment is more punitive on average than general principles of punishment.
Estudio revela que los uruguayos reclaman más castigo al delito, pero ponen un límite a la mano duraEl Observador·
Uruguay· 2026-08-03



