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Mexico Appoints Civilian Subsecretary to Lead Youth-Focused Crime Prevention

His role will coordinate interinstitutional crime prevention efforts, focusing on youth programs under the National Security Strategy 2024–2030.

Overview

  • Rodríguez Díaz de León assumed office August 1 as Subsecretario de Política Criminal, Vinculación y Protección Civil, aligning social policy with public security
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized his mandate to expand youth outreach and deter at-risk young people from criminal involvement
  • The appointment reinforces the “attention to causes” axis of Mexico’s National Security Strategy 2024–2030 by prioritizing social development programs in education, health, employment, housing, sports and culture
  • A UNAM-trained lawyer with leadership roles in labor justice and Mexico City’s employment ministry, Rodríguez brings extensive public service and legislative experience
  • Detailed implementation plans for community-driven crime prevention and interinstitutional coordination are expected to be unveiled soon