Introduction to the Attention to Root Causes of Violence Strategy
The Mexican government, in collaboration with local and state authorities, has implemented the “Attention to Root Causes of Violence” strategy. This initiative aims to address the underlying factors contributing to violence across the country.
Key Achievements
- More than 4.8 million interventions have been provided, benefiting over 3.1 million people in 12 federal entities.
- Since November 2024, the strategy has reached 61 priority municipalities.
- Over 279,000 households have been visited, resulting in:
- 409 Peace Fairs
- 344 Peace Committees with community participation
- Recovery of 308 public spaces
- 7,050 Peace Days
Regional Impact
Tijuana, Baja California
In Tijuana, 126,729 interventions were provided, including:
- 30 Peace Fairs
- 21 Peace Committees and one Civil Peace and Justice Council
- Recovery of 54 public spaces
Chiapas
In Chiapas, the strategy focused on these municipalities: Amatenango de la Frontera, Chenalhó, Chicomuselo, Frontera Comalapa, La Trinitaria, Pantelhó, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Tila. Over 120,909 interventions were carried out.
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
In Ciudad Juárez, 136,000 interventions were provided, along with Peace Fairs, Peace Committees, and public space recovery.
Colima and Manzanillo
More than 22,000 interventions were conducted in Colima and Manzanillo.
State of Mexico
In the State of Mexico, interventions were provided in these municipalities: Amecameca, Atenco, Chimalhuacán, Chalco, Ecatepec, Ixtapaluca, Nezahualcóyotl, San Vicente Chicoloapan, Texcoco, and Valle de Chalco Solidaridad. A total of 317,351 interventions were carried out.
Guanajuato
In Celaya, León, and Salamanca, a combined total of 463,000 interventions were provided.
Jalisco
Jalisco received 65,818 interventions.
Michoacán
In 24 municipalities, including Uruapan, Ario de Rosales, Cuitzeo, and Juárez, 118,000 interventions were provided.
Collaborative Projects
In partnership with the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development, 14 projects were implemented to build community development centers, sports facilities, and parks in priority municipalities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Attention to Root Causes of Violence Strategy? It’s a Mexican government initiative addressing the underlying factors contributing to violence across the country.
- How many people have benefited from this strategy? Over 3.1 million people have been helped through more than 4.8 million interventions.
- Which regions have been prioritized in this strategy? The strategy has focused on 12 federal entities, including Tijuana, Chiapas, Ciudad Juárez, Colima, Manzanillo, the State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Michoacán.
- What types of activities have been promoted through this strategy? Cultural, artistic, sports, and recreational activities have been encouraged through Peace Fairs, Peace Committees, and other initiatives.
- How many young people have been impacted by these activities? Over 1.4 million young people have been affected by these initiatives.
- What is the “Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz” program? It’s a collaboration between the Secretariat of Citizen Protection (formerly the Secretariat of the Interior), the Catholic Church, and the Mexican Army to promote disarmament and peace.
- How many weapons have been collected through this program? Between October 1, 2024, and December 29, 2025, the citizenry voluntarily turned in 9,810 firearms, including 2,642 long guns, 5,297 short guns, and 1,142 grenades, along with ammunition and magazines.
