The state of Guanajuato is facing a growing violence crisis, ranking as the entity with the highest number of homicides in Mexico. In light of this situation, various civil organizations have called for greater transparency in security strategies and constant evaluation of implemented actions.
The federal and state governments have expressed the need for a joint effort to address the violence crisis in Guanajuato, with the aim of restoring tranquility to citizens. For this, the confirmation of the date and location of a meeting between President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo is awaited, in which new actions to improve security in the state will be defined.
In the national context, a decrease in homicides has been observed overall in recent months, but Guanajuato has recorded a 33% increase in murders, remaining the state with the most violent deaths in the country. In light of this reality, Sheinbaum has highlighted the importance of strengthening coordination between the National Guard, the Army, and local police to combat organized crime and ensure security in the region.
For her part, the state government, García Muñoz Ledo has emphasized the need for a joint strategy with the federation and has stated that security should not be politicized. She has also highlighted the importance of combating petty drug trafficking and fuel theft as priorities in the fight against violence in Guanajuato.
The announcement of the meeting between Sheinbaum and García Muñoz Ledo has sparked various reactions among the inhabitants of the state, who are demanding concrete and rapid results in the face of the wave of violence affecting the region.
