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