Municipal gov’t action called for to ensure compliance with public order code in La Perla

The La Perla Community Impact Association made an urgent call to the Municipality of San Juan to ensure the strict enforcement of the public order code in the community, following an incident last weekend in which a tourist lost his life during an altercation near a local business.

By The Star Staff

The La Perla Community Impact Association (LPCIA) on Monday made an urgent call to the Municipality of San Juan to ensure strict compliance with the public order code in the community, following last weekend’s incident in which a tourist lost his life during an altercation near a local business.

“We express our solidarity with the grief of the families of the victims of this tragedy and demand an action plan from the Municipal Police to ensure the flow of visitors and commercial activity is managed in harmony with the residents, who are exposed to noise and disturbances until late at night,” the organization said in a written statement. “There is a Public Order Code throughout San Juan that must be enforced.”

The LPCIA noted that the majority of people living near the establishments are older adults, who are often adversely affected by excessive noise, the continuous flow of visitors, and risky situations that extend into the late hours.

The LPCIA emphasized that while the community promotes cultural and tourism activities responsibly, it is essential that municipal authorities strengthen security and regulations to ensure the peace and well-being of its residents.

“Over the past few years, we have been making various efforts to improve the community, highlighting its cultural richness and scenic beauty,” said Yashira Gómez, president of the LPCIA. “It is frustrating that this type of incident occurs amidst multiple self-management initiatives benefiting our community.”