The Secretary of Security and Peace of Guanajuato, Juan Mauro González Martínez, defended the operational work of the state corporation before the local Congress, presenting results that he said were 'impossible to think about a year and a half ago.' In his appearance, the official presented one of the most compelling figures: the seizure of over 5 million liters of hydrocarbons, an unprecedented seizure in the entity that reflects a blow to fuel theft networks. Blow to 'huachicol' and detentions These results are added to over 6,300 apprehensions and around 4,900 arrests of people linked to criminal activities, many of whom are considered generators of violence in Guanajuato and other entities. The secretary also highlighted the seizure of more than 328 short-barreled weapons, representing a 62% increase compared to the immediate previous period, as well as over 26,000 cartridges and 780 magazines, with increases of over 170% and 186%, respectively. Additionally, he reported on the raid of at least 30 properties and the strengthening of investigations in coordination with the Attorney General's Office on organized crime. 'We are not where we want to be' Despite the advances, González Martínez acknowledged that violence levels have not yet reached the set goals, especially in high-impact crimes such as intentional homicide. However, he maintained that the figures show a different trend from a year and a half ago, when he said it was unthinkable to see a reduction in these indicators. The official concluded his speech with a direct defense of the field work of the more than 7,000 state elements: he assured that they are 'giving it their all' to recover security in Guanajuato. Women advance to command positions in security The secretary highlighted the promotion of women's participation within the corporation, from recruitment to promotion to decision-making positions. He pointed out that the Secretariat currently, for the first time in history, has two women heading sub-secretariats—Prevention and another strategic area—plus a regional chief and more female elements in key positions within the operational structure. These actions include more inclusive selection processes, equal access to training and leadership formation, as well as promotion criteria based on merit and internal policies to ensure violence-free and discrimination-free environments.
