The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, assured before the Senate of the Republic that In the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum, coordination between the Security Cabinet and the federal entities has been strengthenedwhich has made it possible to reduce violence and consolidate a national policy based on intelligence, prevention and territorial presence.
During his appearance for the gloss of the First Government Report, García Harfuch stressed that security is Mexico’s greatest challenge, and that achieving peace requires solid institutions, joint work and a long-term vision. “One of the requirements to achieve pacification of the country and achieve an adequate fight against crime is to have solid security institutions,” he stated.
The head of the SSPC He highlighted that the national strategy is articulated in four axes: attention to the causes, consolidation of the National Guard, strengthening of intelligence and investigation, and coordination with state governments. Thanks to this, he said, the incidence of crime has decreased in 24 states, including Jalisco, GuanajuatoNuevo León, Guerrero and Sinaloa.
According to the data presented, in the first year of the current administration The daily average of intentional homicides was reduced by 32 percent, which is equivalent to 27 fewer cases per day compared to September 2024. Overall, total crimes fell 46 percent compared to 2018, reaching the lowest level in a decade.
Between 2019 and 2025, decreases were also recorded in other crimes: femicides (-28%), intentional injuries by firearm (-28%), kidnappings (-69%) and robberies with violence (-48%).
García Harfuch explained that, as part of the National Security Strategy, 35,817 people have been arrested for high-impact crimes y Secured 18,274 firearmsin addition to 288 tons of drugsincluding 4 million fentanyl pills and 48 tons of cocaine intercepted on the high seas. In 22 states, 1,597 methamphetamine laboratories were dismantled.
The fight against hydrocarbon theft has also been a priority, according to Harfuch’s report, so far in the government 98 million liters of fuel have been seized and 1,938 clandestine intakes have been closedwhich, he said, hits one of the main sources of income for organized crime.
Regarding extortion, the official pointed out that line 089 has proven to be an effective reporting tool, with an 85 percent increase in reports, which allowed the arrest of 386 people and the opening of almost 2,000 investigation files.
Finally, the secretary recognized the commitment of the elements of the Army, Navy, National Guard, SSPC, CNI, FGR and state police, who, he stated, “put their lives ahead to protect their country and restore tranquility to the people of Mexico.”
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