Mexico City. By unanimity of 441 votes from all political forces, the Chamber of Deputies approved this afternoon the reform to the Constitution that endorses the new investigative and intelligence powers of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).
Even the opposition gave its endorsement to the change, which places that agency as a super secretariat and which, as Morena explained, returns the civilian character to the command of the National Guard. The opposition specified that it only hopes that the data obtained through intelligence is not used for political espionage, journalists or opponents.
Fernando Torres Graciano (PAN) maintained that, with this modification proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, “there is a distancing from the failed strategy of the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. It is noticeable that this failed strategy is not shared. That’s why we are in favor.”
The emecista Juan Zavala maintained that this is a proposal that constitutes “a step in the right direction, because only with intelligence and prevention will a security model be built that addresses the crimes that most affect” society.
Ricardo Mejía (PT), former Undersecretary of Security in the last six-year term, stated that the reform strengthens the SSPC because it is given powers to investigate crimes, as the police, the National Guard and the Public Ministry already have.
“This is a revolutionary change, because it multiplies the investigative capacity of the secretariat, which becomes the police entity for criminal investigation with the greatest personnel and experience. In this way, you will not have to triangulate to investigate crimes and that all the intelligence for criminal prosecution is comprehensive, investigation folders can be integrated, judicialized and linked to criminal proceedings,” he explained.
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**What specific safeguards should be implemented to prevent the potential misuse of intelligence data gathered by the SSPC, particularly concerning the protection of journalists and opposition groups?**
## Interview: Mexico Grants Expanded Investigative Powers to SSPC
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we discuss a landmark decision by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, unanimously approving a constitutional reform that grants the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) new investigative and intelligence powers. Joining us are two distinguished guests: **Dr. Maria Sanchez**, a renowned security analyst and professor of political science at UNAM, and **Mr. Javier Garcia**, a human rights lawyer and prominent critic of police overreach.
**Section 1: Background and Motivation**
* **Host:** Dr. Sanchez, can you provide some context for our viewers? What were the driving forces behind this reform, and what are the stated goals of the Mexican government?
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, do you agree with the government’s assessment that these changes are necessary for effective security? What are your initial concerns regarding the reform?
**Section 2: Implications for the National Guard**
* **Host:** Dr. Sanchez, the article mentions that this reform aims to return a “civilian character” to the National Guard’s command. How will this play out in practice, and what are the potential benefits and risks of this approach?
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, some critics fear that these expanded powers could lead to increased militarization of law enforcement. How do you respond to these concerns?
**Section 3: Data Security and Potential Abuse**
* **Host:** The article notes the opposition’s worry about potential misuse of intelligence data for political espionage or targeting journalists. Mr. Garcia, what safeguards are needed to ensure that this reform does not infringe on fundamental rights and freedoms?
* **Host:** Dr. Sanchez, are there established international best practices for balancing national security with individual privacy? How can Mexico ensure its intelligence gathering complies with these standards?
**Section 4: Future Outlook and Debate**
* **Host:** What are your predictions for the impact of this reform on Mexico’s security landscape in the short and long term?
* **Host:** Dr. Sanchez and Mr. Garcia, final thoughts and messages for our viewers. What are the key questions that will continue to shape the debate surrounding this reform?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Dr. Sanchez and Mr. Garcia, for your insightful contributions to this important discussion. This reform has the potential to significantly reshape Mexico’s security apparatus, and its long-term consequences will continue to be debated and analyzed in the months and years to come.
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