Tense Congress Session Over Security Concerns in Mexico

The Secretary of Government, Javier Navarro, the Secretary of Citizen Participation, Daniel Acosta, and the Head of Security, Gerardo Escamilla, faced a tense afternoon in the local Congress during their appearance for the third Government Report.

Rafael Ramos from the PRI questioned Navarro about whether his position had electoral purposes, citing the shift in the department's focus towards delivering direct support to citizens, something not contemplated in the law. Navarro responded that the published agreements were shown and clarified that those not published were due to legal issues.

Claudia Caballero, a legislator, asked about the actions taken to address the wave of violence, emphasizing the decrease in the perception of security and the increase in homicides and common crimes. In turn, Perla Villarreal from the PRD questioned Daniel Acosta about his closeness to the Executive and his role in Mariana Rodríguez's campaign.

Regarding Gerardo Escamilla, legislators from different parties questioned him about the high crime rates. Escamilla mentioned progress in reducing violence but acknowledged that there is still work to be done. Issues such as irregularities pointed out by the Trife were also addressed, and collaboration with the federation and municipalities in the field of security was highlighted.

During the appearance, Javier Navarro pointed out the daily security table and the work with different levels of government. Under pressure to abandon the report, De la Garza reminded the officials of their commitment to tell the truth in their responses. The incisive questions continued, especially from deputies of the PAN. Other parties diverted their questioning to other departments.

Despite the tense atmosphere, the conciseness of the officials' responses to uncomfortable questions was highlighted. Miguel Flores from MC criticized the opposition's stance, and topics such as the training of cadets and the constant work of security personnel were emphasized. There are still challenges ahead to ensure security and compliance with the law in the state.