Mexico: Security restored in Guerrero's Montaña region, displaced families return

The Mexican government has declared that security conditions have been re-established in the Montaña region of Guerrero, paving the way for displaced inhabitants to return to their homes. Arturo Medina, undersecretary of human rights, population, and migration at the Secretariat of the Interior (Segob), announced the development, attributing it to the sustained presence of federal and state authorities.

Medina explained that the National Guard and the Secretariat of National Defense have maintained a permanent and coordinated presence in the area. "The security and tranquility of the families and communities of the Montaña de Guerrero are a priority for the government of Mexico," he stated in a video posted on X. "We maintain a permanent and coordinated presence to assist and support families, accompany their return, and guarantee conditions for them to remain in their communities with tranquility and peace."

According to Segob, the majority of displaced families have now returned, and no further displacements are occurring. The Ministry, led by Rosa Icela Rodríguez, detailed that its Master Plan for the High and Low Montaña regions of Guerrero is being implemented across 19 communities in four municipalities. The plan focuses on addressing the root causes of violence through initiatives in welfare, education, employment, infrastructure, health, and housing.

As a tangible result of these efforts, 17 families from the community of Tula in the Chilapa municipality have returned to their homes. The Segob statement noted that "cleaning and rehabilitation of homes, restoration of basic services, and recovery of spaces" have been carried out. The returning inhabitants have also received essential goods and support to access welfare programs.