Sheinbaum’s strategic gamble: confronting Mexico’s security crisis

President Claudia Sheinbaum will announce her approach to combating Mexico’s serious security problems caused by a recent high-profile assassination. The country is experiencing widespread violence, especially from drug cartels, underscoring the urgency for effective action.

This plan marks Sheinbaum’s first major policy step as Mexico’s first female president. It will focus on hard-hit areas such as Colima and Tijuana, introducing permanent security measures and social programs to reduce crime rates and promote peace, especially in the restive state of Chiapas.

The strategy aims to distinguish Sheinbaum from her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, whose dovish policies drew criticism. With enhanced security cooperation between states and national authorities, the Sheinbaum administration aims to address the impunity that hinders justice and security for political figures and candidates.

(With input from agencies.)