In a brazen act of intimidation, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle launched an attack on a government building yesterday, firing shots and hurling a rock accompanied by a threatening message aimed at Ana Juanche, the director of the institute. The incident is believed to be linked to recent transfers of criminal gang members within the former Comcar prison. This alarming event is not isolated; it echoes a similar attack in 2004 when gunfire and a threatening letter targeted then-director Luis Mendoza. The situation underscores a worrying trend of organized crime targeting public officials. In September, Attorney General Monica Ferrero narrowly escaped an attack involving gunfire and a grenade at her residence, leading to charges against seven individuals allegedly connected to drug trafficking networks. Vice President Carolina Cosse condemned the latest attack on social media, labeling it as a ‘cowardly threat’ designed to intimidate Juanche. Meanwhile, Minister of Education and Culture Jose Carlos Mahia emphasized the urgent need for unity in the ongoing battle against organized crime, stating that the fight ‘allows for nothing less than closing ranks to combat it, without any minor speculation of any kind.’ These incidents highlight the escalating challenges faced by authorities in curbing the influence of criminal organizations and ensuring the safety of public servants.