A long-term commitment in Tierra Caliente
The scene was the 12th Infantry Battalion. There, with uniforms in the background, President Claudia Sheinbaum made an announcement that seeks to calm the waters in a historically turbulent state. This is not a passing promise, but a strategy with an expiration date: 2030.
The Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice was born from pain. It arose in response to the brutal murder of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo. But according to Sheinbaum, it has evolved to be much more than just police operations.
“It is not only in security, in the presence of the Federal Forces (…) But a comprehensive plan with attention to the population of Michoacán, which has to do with the different areas and in particular with attention to young people,”
explained the president during her morning conference.
Beyond the operations
The key is in that word: integral. It is not just about deploying troops or increasing patrols. It talks about addressing the root causes, especially among youth. It is recognizing that without opportunities, any security strategy limps.
But the most compelling thing was the deadline. Sheinbaum made it clear that this is not a temporary patch to put out a news fire.
“We are going to continue developing this work until 2030, until the government ends. It is not a short-term plan, it is not for one month, two months, but it is permanent work,”
he stated with determination.
It’s a high bet. Guarantee continuity on such a thorny issue until the last day of your administration. Michoacán has been the grave of many political promises. Now Sheinbaum ties his legacy to the transformation of this state. Time will tell if the script written in the barracks can be carried out on the streets.
