Introduction to Omar García Harfuch and His Role
Omar García Harfuch serves as the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) in Mexico. His recent presentation on the progress of Plan Michoacán shed light on significant security advancements in the region.
Key Arrests in Carlos Manzo Murder Investigation
Omar García Harfuch announced the detention of two more individuals involved in the assassination of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán. The arrests took place on January 8 and 9, following meticulous evidence analysis and inter-institutional coordination with the Fiscalía General de Justicia de Michoacán.
- Samuel ‘N’: One of the detained individuals.
- Josué Elogio ‘N’, alias ‘Viejito’: The other detained individual who reportedly confessed to knowing about the assassination plan 15 days before the attack.
Plan Michoacán Progress Update
Just hours before President Claudia Sheinbaum’s work visit to Michoacán, Harfuch presented an update on Plan Michoacán’s progress. From November 10, 2025, to January 8, 2026, the SSPC reported detaining 378 individuals for high-impact crimes.
- 178 firearms seized
- Over 13,000 bullets recovered
- Vehicles and 192 explosive devices confiscated
- 768 kilograms of methamphetamine and 28,800 liters of chemical substances seized
Defense Nacional’s Contributions
The Secretary of National Defense (Defensa Nacional) has disabled 22 criminal organization campsites and 50 illegal takeovers in the past two months.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Omar García Harfuch? He is the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) in Mexico, responsible for overseeing security matters.
- What is Plan Michoacán? It’s a security initiative launched in November 2025, aiming to combat crime and violence in the Michoacán region.
- Who were the two individuals arrested in connection with Carlos Manzo’s murder? Samuel ‘N’ and Josué Elogio ‘N’, alias ‘Viejito’.
- What items were seized during the operation? Firearms, bullets, vehicles, explosive devices, methamphetamine, and chemical substances.
- What other achievements has the SSPC reported? The incapacitation of 22 criminal campsites and 50 illegal takeovers by the Defense Nacional.
