In Mexico, recent attacks by various drug cartels have been registered in several regions of the country, exacerbating the security crisis faced by the new president, Claudia Sheinbaum. These events test her ability to manage the cursed inheritance of the previous government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, characterized by a lack of direct combat against cartels and a preference for certain factions.
Amid these conflicts, the struggle between the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, allied with the Scorpions of the Gulf Cartel, and their clashes with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and with Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, in Guanajuato stands out. These altercations suggest possible police complicities with the cartels, unleashing a wave of violence in various areas of the country.
Sheinbaum's strategy to confront this crisis has been questioned, as there is a perceived lack of control over the situation and an effective reaction to the security problems plaguing Mexico. Recent car bomb attacks in Guanajuato and clashes in Guerrero illustrate the growing violence in the country.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is forced to demonstrate leadership and implement effective measures to contain the situation. However, the complexity of the security crisis requires a long-term strategic approach that remains to be seen if it will be successfully implemented. Social pressure and internal challenges in the fight against organized crime make this a daunting and urgent task for the Mexican government.
