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Sheinbaum affirms that the security strategy continues to work; efforts are made to strengthen it, she assures
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Crime & Justice

Sheinbaum affirms that the security strategy continues to work; efforts are made to strengthen it, she assures

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico's federal security strategy is functioning and being strengthened, citing a downward trend in intentional homicides.
  • She emphasized that public servants must avoid complacency and continuously work to improve, acting as their own harshest critics.
  • The strategy addresses root causes of crime and aims for zero impunity, requiring ongoing effort and engagement with the public.

President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that Mexico's federal security strategy remains effective and is undergoing continuous strengthening, pointing to a declining trend in intentional homicide rates. During her morning press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum stated, "The strategy is working and daily we are working to strengthen it."

the strategy is functioning and daily we are working to strengthen it. Never one when one is a public servant can say 'that's it', until the last day of the term, 'I have done my part, it's up to the next one'.

โ€” Claudia Sheinbaum PardoPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stated that the federal government's security strategy is working and being strengthened, emphasizing that public servants must avoid complacency and continuously seek improvement.

She underscored the importance of avoiding complacency in public service, noting that officials must be their own most critical evaluators. "When you are in office, self-satisfaction is not allowed. We have to be our own biggest critics, because there is always room for improvement," she said. This commitment to constant improvement is crucial, especially in the sensitive area of security.

When you are in office, self-satisfaction is not allowed. We have to be our own biggest critics, because there is always room for improvement.

โ€” Claudia Sheinbaum PardoPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stressed the importance of avoiding complacency in public service and maintaining a critical self-assessment to drive continuous improvement in security strategies.

Sheinbaum reiterated that the security strategy functions by addressing the underlying causes of crime and pursuing a policy of "zero impunity." She stressed that this requires a collective effort, with everyone playing their part. "We all have to do our part. So the strategy works and we have to keep working and close to the people, also listening to what is happening and how it is happening," she concluded, highlighting the need for ongoing work and public engagement.

In the case of security, it is the same. Daily reviewing, but the strategy works and works, because it addresses the causes and also seeks zero impunity.

โ€” Claudia Sheinbaum PardoPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo explained that the security strategy is effective because it tackles the root causes of crime and aims for zero impunity, requiring daily review and adaptation.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.