The accusation is serious, but it is not surprising due to the contempt of the person from Tabasco on security issues that resulted in unprecedented figures of homicides, disappearances, displacements, extortions, and femicides. In contrast, the change in the public security strategy led by Omar García Harfuch, a professional and committed police officer, is highlighted.
The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection recently presented shocking statistics, although it is premature to assess the true effect of the new strategy in just 45 days. The president's birthday is celebrated while an intense battle against crime is waged at the national level.
The need to prosecute the former president for his failed management and the prevailing impunity contrasts with the challenging landscape emerging with figures like 'El Mayo' Zambada speaking out. The change in the public security strategy by the current government has paved the way for greater application of state power.
Despite the short duration of the strategic change, significant advances in coordination between different government levels and the Armed Forces in the fight against crime are already perceived. The detention of Germán Reyes Reyes for the brutal murder of the mayor of Chilpancingo is an example of the vigorous actions being taken.
Trump's threat to consider Mexican cartels as terrorists adds pressure on the government of Claudia Sheinbaum to demonstrate results soon. The detention of 'El Mayo' Zambada in the United States surprised many as it was not celebrated by the Mexican government, raising suspicions about the relationship between traffickers and high officials.
The statements by the United States ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, highlight the worsening security and the decrease in investments during AMLO's term. All these aspects will be key to understanding the complex security situation and bilateral relations in the near future.
