Security achievements and implemented strategies
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a 25% decrease in intentional homicides during the first nine months of her administration. This progress, highlighted during the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms at the Basilica of Guadalupe, reflects coordinated efforts in public safety. The president emphasized that this achievement has not been easy and stressed the need to maintain constant actions: “The construction of peace requires daily work without rest.”
The four pillars of the security strategy
The government strategy is based on four fundamental axes:
- Institutional strengthening: Improvement of the National Guard, police forces and judicial systems.
- Strategic intelligence: Inter-institutional coordination and focused investigations.
- Social prevention: Programs aimed at young people at risk.
- Guarantee of rights: Access to education, culture and sport as protective factors.
Sheinbaum stressed that “young people are the engine of national transformation”, highlighting initiatives such as educational scholarships, sports infrastructure and community cultural projects. These measures seek to generate real alternatives to involvement in criminal activities.
Comprehensive approach against violence
During the event, accompanied by ecclesiastical authorities and members of the Security Cabinet, the president explained that traditional repressive policies must be complemented with structural solutions: “It is not enough to pursue crimes; we must eradicate their social roots”. Recent data from the National Public Security System confirm that 38% of murderers are between 15 and 29 years old, which reinforces the urgency of these programs.
The implemented model includes:
- Triplication of the budget for prevention (USD 1.2 billion in 2025)
- Creation of 120 community centers in priority areas
- Specialized training for 45,000 security elements
Criminology experts consulted highlight that this combination of deterrence and opportunities could replicate the successes of international models such as the case of Medellín, where similar programs reduced homicides by 67% between 2020-2024.
Perspectives and pending challenges
Although preliminary results are encouraging, analysts warn of persistent challenges:
- Interstate coordination in regions with high crime incidence
- Modernization of penitentiary systems
- Combat financing of criminal groups
The federal administration plans to extend these strategies to the 50 municipalities with the highest rates of violence, prioritizing police technology and social reintegration programs. The objective: consolidate a 40% reduction in homicides by 2026.
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