In the company of the president of Mexico, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaumthe Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuchhas presented a new National Security Strategy that, just as it progressed Segurilatam In information about Sheinbaum’s security proposals, it will be based on four axes:
- Attention to the causes.
- Consolidation of the National Guard within the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena).
- Strengthening intelligence and research.
- Coordination with the states.
First axis: Attention to the causes
Regarding the first axis of the National Security Strategy, García Harfuch has indicated that Sheinbaum’s new cabinet will continue the policy initiated by the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
“We will give priority to the most vulnerable families reducing poverty, closing inequality gaps and generating opportunities for young people to have access to a better quality of life. Furthermore, this will allow us to keep them away from crime and the recruitment of criminal groups,” observed the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection.
Second axis: Consolidation of the National Guard
As for the National guardheaded by General Hernán Cortés, Omar García Harfuch has highlighted that, considering how some communities in the country are and the firepower that crime has, the institution is of utmost importance for “provide support and scaffolding to thousands of familiesas well as the investigators and intelligence agents”.
Likewise, the secretary has emphasized that “The National Guard guarantees respect for human rights with military discipline” and that it is not going to be militarized even if it is part of the Sedena. “This security force has more than 133,000 elements and a large deployment throughout Mexican territory. A setback on the National Guard would mean wasted efforts and building another security body from scratch, which would take years.”
Third axis: Strengthening intelligence and research
Regarding the third axis of the National Security Strategy, García Harfuch has advanced that the Undersecretary of Intelligence and Police Investigation. “It will have technological capabilities and tools to identify criminal networks. And it will be reinforced with analysts, field and office researchers, and technical specialists who translate the intelligence collected by different institutions into elements that guarantee the solidity of the research portfolios. All of this in absolute coordination with the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic”, according to the secretary.
Fourth axis: Coordination with the states
Finally, Omar García Harfuch has referred to the axis based on coordination. “Security is an issue that requires shared responsibility and a unified response. Therefore, we are going to have a absolute coordination between the Security Cabinet institutions and, when necessary, also with the state authorities”, he declared.
Main objectives for building lasting peace
Along with the four axes of the new National Security Strategy, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection has taken advantage of his appearance to present the main objectives to build lasting peace in Mexico:
- Reduce the incidence of crime, mainly intentional homicides and high-impact crimes such as extortion.
- Neutralize generators of violence and criminal networks with attention to areas of high crime incidence.
- Strengthen the prevention and social proximity capabilities of local police and improve dialogue with all sectors of society.
Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Mexico.
