Overview
- In a Tuesday briefing, President Claudia Sheinbaum said “No me va a pasar nada,” explaining that her close protection is handled by her ayudantía, with a National Guard vehicle sometimes trailing, and that CNI risk alerts trigger tighter protocols.
- She acknowledged that the heads of Defense, Navy and Security have urged her to adopt stronger protection, but she maintained she will remain close to citizens.
- Authorities detained a suspect after Sheinbaum filed a criminal complaint over last week’s street harassment in Mexico City.
- Criticizing Felipe Calderón’s past approach, Sheinbaum asked “Who declares a war in his own country?” and described her policy as a “construction of peace,” citing reductions in homicides under her administration.
- Following the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, the federal government is sending about 1,000 additional soldiers to Michoacán under a new security plan, a move that opponents argue does not go far enough against cartels.