Introduction to Delfina Gómez and Her Impact
Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the governor of the Mexican state of EdoMex, has been at the forefront of implementing innovative strategies to combat crime. Her Unified Command (Mando Unificado) initiative in the eastern region has shown promising results, significantly reducing vehicle theft and intentional homicides.
Unified Command’s Achievements
Since its implementation 221 days ago, the Unified Command strategy has led to a 52% decrease in vehicle theft and a 19% reduction in intentional homicides across 15 municipalities.
- Chalco
- Chicoloapan
- Chimalhuacán
- Ecatepec
- Ixtapaluca
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Cuautitlán México
- Naucalpan
- Nezahualcóyotl
- La Paz
- Texcoco
- Tlalnepantla
- Valle de Chalco
- Tultitlán
- Coacalco
These municipalities have historically experienced high levels of crime, particularly delitos de alto impacto (high-impact crimes). The Unified Command strategy has brought about a noticeable decline in these criminal activities.
Key Factors Contributing to Success
According to data from the Government of the State of Mexico, several factors have contributed to the Unified Command’s success:
- Enhanced operational reinforcements
- Coordinated patrols
- Intelligence-driven actions
These efforts have resulted in increased police presence in high-risk areas, directly contributing to the significant decrease in criminal activities.
State of Mexico’s Crime Trends
The Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (SESNSP) reports that, during 2025, the State of Mexico has experienced an overall 14% reduction in high-impact crimes. The eastern region, historically one of the most violence-affected areas, has seen particular improvements under Gómez’s leadership.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Unified Command strategy? The Unified Command (Mando Unificado) is an initiative led by Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the governor of the State of Mexico, aimed at coordinating law enforcement efforts to combat crime in the eastern region.
- Which municipalities are part of this strategy? The Unified Command operates in 15 municipalities, including Chalco, Chicoloapan, Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec, Ixtapaluca, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Cuautitlán México, Naucalpan, Nezahualcóyotl, La Paz, Texcoco, Tlalnepantla, Valle de Chalco, Tultitlán, and Coacalco.
- What specific crimes has the strategy reduced? The Unified Command has led to a 52% decrease in vehicle theft and a 19% reduction in intentional homicides.
- What factors have contributed to the strategy’s success? Enhanced operational reinforcements, coordinated patrols, and intelligence-driven actions have resulted in increased police presence in high-risk areas, directly contributing to the significant decrease in criminal activities.
- How has the State of Mexico fared in terms of crime reduction? The State of Mexico has experienced an overall 14% reduction in high-impact crimes during 2025, with the eastern region showing particular improvements under Gómez’s leadership.
