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Security in Mexico City: Crime Reduction and Political Polarization

Head of Government of Mexico City Clara Brugada stated that January was the safest month in 11 years, noting a 19% decrease in crime. However, political polarization between the ruling party and the opposition worsens as elections approach. Morena party demands an investigation, while PAN proposes justice reforms.


Security in Mexico City: Crime Reduction and Political Polarization

A Mexican legislator stated: "It needs to be improved to have clear goals, transparent rules, and real accountability mechanisms." Morena party demands an investigation into Tabe over the privatization of Lira Park, calling it "a business." The PAN deputy from Iztapalapa seeks to deepen the plan announced by Bertha Alcalde to "strengthen the administration of justice, guarantee access to justice, and protect human rights" through pre-established goals and objectives, mandatory reports to Congress, and public details. "We will not be satisfied until the population feels safer, but there are good results," she stated. However, polarization persists in the national capital and worsens as midterm elections approach next year. In this sense, the former mayor of Iztapalapa also detailed that other crimes decreased during the month of January. Meanwhile, the PAN announced an initiative to modify the local prosecutor's criminal policy plan and prosecution program to "strengthen the administration of justice, guarantee access to justice, and protect human rights." This Monday, at a press conference, the head of government presented the results of the security strategy for January. Accompanied by part of her cabinet, Brugada stated that "January was the best start to the year for security" as it was the "safest month in 11 years." She also celebrated that all types of crimes on record in all city delegations decreased. According to her details, high-impact crimes decreased by 19% compared to the same month last year and by 68% compared to 2019. "Prioritization is necessary, but it must be regulated." We continue working every day. The polarization between the ruling party and the opposition crosses one of the most sensitive issues for the capital government: security. For example, the former mayor stated that vehicle theft fell by 37% and street robbery decreased by 16%. "Without clear rules, criminal prosecution can become an administrative decision and not a constitutional obligation," she declared. The PAN deputy, Olivia Garza, announced an initiative to be discussed in the Palace of Donceles aimed at reforming the local prosecutor's criminal policy plan and prosecution program recently announced by its head, Bertha Alcalde. This Monday, for example, the head of Government, Clara Brugada, highlighted that CDMX recorded the safest January in the last 11 years with a 19% decrease in high-impact crimes compared to last year.

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