Overview

• Of the 4,872 firearms collected from 29 states, 2,900 were handguns, 1,357 long guns and 615 grenades, all destroyed under the National Defense Secretariat’s oversight.
• The anonymized exchange scheme incentivizes voluntary surrender with cash payments and extends now to a new collection module in Cajeme, Sonora.
• Federal, state and municipal teams conducted 145,702 home visits to assess local needs and connect families with welfare programs.
• Peace Fairs in public spaces have offered medical consultations, legal guidance and cultural activities to reinforce social cohesion.
• Complementary efforts under the broader peace strategy include planting nearly 50,000 trees and organizing chess tournaments in schools to combat youth addiction.