“They will give us the results next Tuesday of the decrease in homicides, with the complete data for May. The reduction in homicides, since we arrived, is 25 percent,” the president stated during a press conference on Friday.

Among the most recent actions against organized crime, the dismantling of five clandestine drug production laboratories and the seizure of approximately 42.24 tons of methamphetamine in the western state of Michoacán stand out.

From October 1st, 2024, the start of the current administration, until May 18th, law enforcement arrested 21,411 persns for high-impact crimes and seized 157 tons of drugs and 11,000 firearms, according to official data.

The administration is implementing a national security strategy based on four pillars: addressing the causes, consolidating the National Guard, strengthening intelligence and investigation, and coordinating with the states.

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