Mexico's President Sheinbaum Unveils Security Plan Amid Rising Violence

President Claudia Sheinbaum's new security strategy focuses on intelligence and social programs but continues the controversial 'hugs, not bullets' approach.

• The plan emphasizes intelligence gathering, social programs, and coordination between federal and state authorities to address violent crime.
• Critics argue the strategy is a continuation of former President López Obrador's policies, which failed to significantly reduce Mexico's high homicide rates.
• Sheinbaum's approach rejects a militarized 'war on drugs,' focusing instead on addressing the root causes of crime, like poverty and lack of opportunities.
• The National Guard, now under military command, will be strengthened to serve areas lacking reliable local policing.
• Recent violent incidents, including the beheading of a mayor, highlight the urgent need for effective security measures in cartel-dominated regions.

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