PAN deputy, Mario Sánchez, has urged the Government of Mexico City to take responsibility and take immediate action in the face of organized crime in the capital. Sánchez expressed his concern from the podium of the local Congress, stating that Mexico City is no longer a safe place, but rather a territory contested by criminal groups operating with total impunity.
"Neighborhoods that were once safe are now the scene of extortion, kidnappings, and shootouts in broad daylight. Entire families live in fear, businesses are closing their doors, and our youth are being recruited by these criminal organizations," the legislator denounced.
In his point of agreement, the PAN requested the Government of Mexico City to publicly acknowledge the presence of organized crime in the capital and commit to combatting it with clear strategies. Additionally, a detailed diagnosis of the situation was requested within a period of 60 days and to implement a strategic plan with clear goals within a maximum of 90 days.
Sánchez emphasized that the lack of recognition of the problem by Morena has allowed crime to grow in municipalities such as Iztapalapa, Gustavo A. Madero, Tlalpan, and Álvaro Obregón, where violence levels have increased significantly.
The National Action deputy was threatened by Morena deputies following his intervention, where he pointed out the government's complicity with the cartels. "We demand that the Government of Mexico City stop covering up the reality and take urgent measures to restore peace to the capital residents," Sánchez emphasized.
Additionally, the legislator highlighted the decision of the United States Government to declare Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, underscoring the severity of the problem and the lack of action in Mexico. Sánchez mentioned that while abroad the terrorist nature of these groups is recognized, in Mexico City it is pretended that they do not exist, allowing their expansion.
Organized crime now represents a concern in Mexico City, operating with impunity in various municipalities governed by Morena. Sánchez concluded that security in the City cannot continue to be a simulation, urging the local government to take effective measures to address the growing presence of organized crime.
