The Senate of the Republic approved a reform to Article 21 of the Constitution, which establishes that the Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection, headed by Omar García Harfuch, will direct the National Intelligence System and the collaboration between the different levels of government on security issues.
In a context where violence in the country is critical, the aim is to redefine and optimize the constitutional framework regarding public safety. According to Francisco Javier Ramírez Acuña from the PAN, it is necessary to implement immediate solutions and balanced decisions.
The project was also supported by Rolando Zapata Bello from the PRI, who emphasized the importance of national unity in the fight against insecurity, avoiding fractures for political reasons. For his part, José Clemente Castañeda Hoeflich from Movimiento Ciudadano celebrated the initiative as a change of direction toward a model that strengthens civilian police and reduces militarization.
The reform was approved with 120 votes in general and 122 votes in particular. Óscar Cantón Zetina from Morena emphasized that the proposal provides legal tools to security institutions in Mexico but pointed out the need to also improve other components of the justice system.
Alejandro González Yáñez from the Labor Party highlighted that strengthening the Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection with new powers represents a state policy focused on investigation to prevent and combat crime. Meanwhile, Luis Alfonso Silva Romo from the Green Party noted that the reform will allow the SSPC to actively participate in investigating crimes and bringing those responsible to justice.
Following its approval in the Senate, the reform project was sent to the Chamber of Deputies for review.
