Collaborative Efforts in the “Attention to Causes that Generate Violence” Strategy
The coordinated work of the three levels of government in addressing the root causes of violence in specific regions has reached 2,871,219 individuals, with over 4.4 million services provided.
Key Components of the Strategy
- Door-to-door visits: Over 224,000 homes in priority colonies have been visited, fostering community engagement and organization.
- Ferias de Paz (Peace Fairs): 379 Peace Ferias have been held, promoting peace and unity.
- Comités de Paz (Peace Committees): 369 Peace Committees have been established to address local issues and promote peace.
- Mesas Estatales y Regionales (State and Regional Tables): These tables continue to encourage sports, cultural, and artistic activities.
Key Achievements
- Over 6,323 Jornadas por la Paz (Journeys for Peace) have been conducted, engaging more than 1.9 million people.
- 54 Ferias de Trámites y Servicios (Service and Tramite Fairs) have been organized, providing 18,500 services.
- 103 workshops on prevention were held during the “Por la Paz y contra las Adicciones” (For Peace and Against Addictions) campaign, involving 32,304 parents, students, and teachers.
- Conade’s (“National Institute of Sports”) mass physical and sporting activities: Over 1.5 million people participated in “Ponte Pila” events and 79 sports competitions.
- 14,333 young artists expressed their messages of hope through 107 “Murales por la Paz” (Peace Murals).
- 77,198 people actively participated in parades and the creation of altars and straw tapestries from October 27 to November 9.
- Tianguis del Bienestar (Well-being Market): This initiative has reached 22 municipios in Oaxaca and Guerrero, distributing 1.7 million essential items to 57,957 families.
- “Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz” (Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace): In collaboration with the Secretary of National Defense and the Catholic Church, this program has facilitated the anonymous exchange of firearms for cash in Apizaco and San Pablo del Monte, Tlaxcala.
- From October 1, 2024, to the present, 8,547 firearms have been exchanged (2,466 long guns, 5,319 short guns, and 1,500 grenades), along with 6,300 toy weapons replaced with educational toys.
Regional Initiatives and Support
- Plan de Justicia del Pueblo P’urhépecha (P’urhépecha People’s Justice Plan): Over 118,000 services have been provided in 26 peace fairs in San Isidro Tupakua, Los Reyes, Michoacán.
- Tlaxcala’s Consejos de Paz y Justicia Cívica (Peace and Civic Justice Councils): 61 municipal councils and a state council have been established to organize peace committee work.
- State of Mexico, Tabasco, and Baja California: The Secretariat for Prevention of Violence has facilitated 2,650 bursary requests for secondary and preparatory students through home visits.
- Medical services in Peace Ferias: Over 7,243 medical services have been provided.
- Educational support: 1,789 youth (ages 12-29) have accessed educational opportunities.
- Community development projects: In Salamanca, Guanajuato, the first stone was laid for a Community Development and Sports Park in Barlovento.
- Legal certainty initiatives: In Guanajuato, Infonavit has distributed house titles and agrarian property titles, providing legal security to residents.
- Youth programs in Chiapas: 1,878 young people have joined the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro (Youth Building the Future) program.
- Social and academic actions in Amatenango de la Frontera: 12,313 people have benefited from labor and academic initiatives.
- Community services and basic infrastructure in indigenous communities of Frontera Comalapa: Progress has been made in providing essential services and infrastructure.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the “Attention to Causes that Generate Violence” strategy?
A: It is a collaborative effort by the federal, state, and local governments to address the root causes of violence in specific regions. - Q: How many people have been reached by this strategy?
A: Over 2.8 million individuals have been engaged in this initiative. - Q: What types of activities are promoted through this strategy?
A: The strategy encourages sports, cultural, artistic activities, and peace-building initiatives. - Q: How many firearms have been exchanged through the “Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz” program?
A: Over 8,500 firearms have been exchanged since October 1, 2024.
