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Examining the Crime-Conflict Distinction: Victimization and Political System Support in Colombia
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Abstract How do crime and conflict compare in relation to victims' support for their political system? Latin American Politics scholarship has emphasized the distinct motivations of criminal and political violence. However, victims might not distinguish meaningfully between these types of insecurity. Scholar... view more
How do crime and conflict compare in relation to victims' support for their political system? Latin American Politics scholarship has emphasized the distinct motivations of criminal and political violence. However, victims might not distinguish meaningfully between these types of insecurity. Scholars have used surveys extensively to understand crime victimization's consequences, but we know less about conflict victimization's relationship with political attitudes. Analyzing public opinion surveys from Colombia (2012-2018), we find that crime and conflict victimization share a minimal relationship with system support at the national level. In conflict zones, however, victimization from political violence corresponds negatively with system support. Decreased confidence in security forces may be the explanation. Our findings have three implications: scholars risk overemphasizing the crime-conflict distinction without micro-level insight; analyzing public opinion in areas beyond state control is necessary to build such knowledge; and, amidst acute insecurity, attention to victims has systemic importance.... view less
Keywords
Colombia; criminality; political violence; victimization; political conflict; political attitude; Latin America
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 311-336
Journal
Journal of Politics in Latin America, 15 (2023) 3
ISSN
1868-4890
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed