Mexico City, Mexico – Mexico witnessed widespread controversy in political and media circles after celebrating the performance of the country’s president following the announcement of a relative decline in violence rates,
This is despite the fact that around 55 murders are still being recorded
daily in various parts of the country, according to recent official data.
Reports indicated that Mexican authorities had succeeded in reducing
the rate of violent crime compared to previous years.
However, the daily figures still reflect the scale of the security challenge facing the government.
This is happening amidst the activity of drug gangs and organized crime.
Observers believe that the government’s celebration has a political dimension
aimed at enhancing the image of the current leadership.
Others, however, emphasize that the relative improvement in the decline
of the murder rate does not negate the need for deeper reforms.
This is part of the security and justice system to address the roots of violence in a sustainable way.
The Mexican government continues to implement extensive security plans
that include increasing the deployment of security forces.
And intensifying operations to pursue armed gangs,
This is in addition to social programs aimed at reducing the causes
of crime in the most affected areas.
