Police union criticizes Minister of Justice

The National Police Union (SINAPOL) criticized the Justice Minister's comments on protests, emphasizing that freedom of expression does not justify violence against police. They stressed the importance of distinguishing between law enforcement and those who break the law, asserting that police are not to be treated as mere participants in confrontations. The union called for recognition of police rights and dignity, arguing that generalizations about police actions are unjust. The Justice Minister had previously suggested that there were 'excesses on both sides' during housing protests, prompting the union's response.