300 elements of the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) arrived in Tabasco as part of the Secure Tabasco Strategy to strengthen security in the region. This measure aims to address the wave of violence that has affected the state in recent weeks.
Governor Javier May Rodríguez thanked President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for the support and the arrival of military personnel. Although the initiative was backed by Morena deputies and allies, the opposition doubts its effectiveness against organized crime.
Local PRI legislator Fabián Granier Calles described the insecurity situation in Tabasco as the worst crisis in its history. He compared it to the Roman Coliseum, expressing concern for the climate of violence present in the state.
Federal and state authorities are working together on this security strategy, which involves various institutions such as the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, SEDENA, Navy, National Guard, and the State and Federal Attorney General's Offices.
Legislator Granier Calles emphasized the importance of the arrival of the 300 soldiers to guarantee the tranquility of Tabasco residents. He pointed out the negative impact of violence on the daily lives of the population, urging the adoption of more decisive measures.
Violence in Tabasco has left an alarming toll, with 126 homicides recorded so far in 2025. Recently, several violent incidents have been reported, including a riot in a prison, killings of local police officers, and the discovery of decapitated bodies and a clandestine grave in different areas of the state.
