The Attorney General of Guanajuato, Gerardo Vázquez Alatriste, appeared before the local Congress, generating harsh questioning about the lack of results in security and justice in the state. Questions were raised about the classification of murders of women as femicides and the lack of guarantees for women who report violence and then become victims of femicide.
Regarding impunity figures, the attorney did not provide an encouraging outlook or clear commitments for improvement. Issues such as cattle theft, delays in activating the Amber Alert, and failures in inter-institutional cooperation for the search of missing persons were also addressed.
In response to the criticisms, the attorney assured that substantial modifications would be made in the administration of justice; however, he did not provide deadlines or concrete strategies. Legislators demanded explanations about the growing impunity in high-impact crimes such as murder, femicide, extortion, and disappearances.
The concerning rise in extortion in municipalities such as Salamanca, Celaya, and Irapuato, as well as the ineffectiveness of regional prosecutors to address these complaints, was emphasized. The legislative session also focused on the treatment of femicides and gender-based violence, demanding clarity on compliance with protocols in rape investigations and the proper training of personnel.
A low number of investigations in crimes such as human trafficking, the lack of linkages to prosecution, and the scarcity of experts were mentioned, all factors that delay investigations and contribute to the perception of impunity. Concerns were also raised about the management of the Victim Care Fund, the protection of searchers and journalists, and the strategies to reduce the violence crisis in the state.
