The current Attorney General of the Republic (FGR), Alejandro Gertz Manero, has been the subject of criticism for his focus on public safety issues, which some consider inherited from the strategy of the previous administration. Meanwhile, Claudia Sheinbaum's government seeks to implement a different vision, led by younger figures like Omar García Harfuch. This situation has led to questions about the credibility and effectiveness of the current security strategy.
In the case of Teuchitlán, Jalisco, Gertz Manero has been criticized for attempting to attribute responsibility to state and municipal governments. It has been highlighted that forced recruitment by drug cartels contradicts the idea that people turn to drug trafficking due to poverty or lack of opportunities.
Controversial actions in Gertz Manero's trajectory have also been noted, such as his attempt to seize the University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP) in collaboration with the late governor Miguel Barbosa, as well as accusations of influence peddling made by Julio Scherer, legal advisor to the previous government.
On the other hand, Gertz Manero's transparency regarding various foreign properties for which he has not provided explanations has been questioned. Additionally, he has faced criticism for alleged abuses of power, such as the imprisonment of relatives without substantial evidence.
In an international context, uncertainty arises regarding the perception that the United States government may have about the Mexican prosecutor, especially after being the subject of an investigation in that country. The effectiveness of the security strategy implemented by Gertz Manero has been called into question, and there is a need to reevaluate his role in citizen protection. Bilateral relations are being challenged by these accusations.
