The Coordination Table has achieved the goal of reducing homicides below 60 per month in Nuevo León, according to an official source. Despite this, figures from the Attorney General's Office show that 64 homicides were recorded in February, exceeding the initial expectation. This figure represents a 44% decrease compared to February of last year and a 21.95% reduction compared to the previous month.
Security experts attribute the notable reduction in crime in the first two months of the year to improved coordination among various levels of government. The appointment of a state representative of the Federal Security Secretary has been fundamental in this process. The cooperation between this representative, Amador Escobar Figueroa, local police chiefs, and the Regia Police has yielded unprecedented results.
Another key aspect has been the increase in activities of the Regia Police in Monterrey, closely coordinated with the state attorney's office. Cooperation with the National Guard in rural areas and highways has also contributed to improved security in previously underserved areas. This has led to an increase in the enforcement of arrest warrants, removing alleged high and mid-profile criminals from the streets.
Despite previous statements by the Governor of Nuevo León about reducing homicides, the figures indicate that the goal of keeping them below 60 has not been met. Nonetheless, there has been a general decrease in crime in the region. When presenting the results of crime incidence, the authorities highlighted the historic investment in security and a 70% reduction in homicides.
In this regard, a security expert mentioned that while the specific goal of homicides has not yet been reached, there has been positive progress in the fight against insecurity. Total crimes, excluding injuries, have decreased by 14.82% in February compared to last year and by 13.04% in the cumulative total for the first two months.
