Nayarit Governor Pledges Increased Security, Meets with Indigenous Leaders
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero pledged to increase security and safeguard property, particularly in mountainous areas.
- He met with municipal authorities and indigenous representatives to strengthen institutional coordination and address community needs.
- The governor committed to reinforcing security forces and promoting social programs, including housing, education, and health initiatives.
Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero has pledged to bolster security and protect citizens' assets, with a particular focus on the state's mountainous regions. During a security meeting in the mountain town of El Naranjo, the governor stated that actions are underway to strengthen both security personnel and social programs in the area.
Navarro Quintero met with municipal authorities from the northern part of the state and representatives of indigenous communities to enhance institutional coordination. He emphasized the importance of direct dialogue with residents to understand their needs firsthand and improve intergovernmental cooperation for more effective problem-solving. "We come to confront problems, not to talk about them," he asserted, highlighting the need for institutional presence to ensure peace and safety in communities.
Venimos a enfrentar los problemas, no a platicarlos.
The governor committed to reinforcing security forces in the northern zone. He also pledged to advance initiatives in housing, education, health, mobility, and infrastructure to comprehensively support families in the region. Navarro Quintero stressed the importance of public service without pretense, warning against deceptive support and urging direct confrontation of issues.
Uno tiene que arriesgar el todo y debe haber un servicio público sin maquillajes. No podemos permitir que, en ocasiones, se trate de manera cruel de seducirlos, a través de falsos apoyos; tenemos que enfrentarlo.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.