Verónica del Rosario Galicia

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Verónica del Rosario Galicia is a juvenile court judge in Guatemala, actively involved in efforts to combat youth gang recruitment and violence in schools. As part of the Escuelas Seguras program, she coordinates preventive measures and motivational talks for students to deter them from gang involvement. Galicia has noted a troubling increase in the presence of drug traffickers near educational institutions, who lure adolescents with monetary incentives, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support for vulnerable youth.