Background and Context
In the wake of the assassination of Uruapan’s mayor, Carlos Manzo, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice. This comprehensive strategy aims to bolster security and social well-being in the state, addressing the root causes of violence.
The Plan: 12 Strategic Axes and Over 100 Actions
Sheinbaum detailed that the plan comprises 12 strategic axes, including education, healthcare, housing, decent employment, and rural development. The total investment amounts to over 57,000 million pesos.
- More than 37,450 million pesos will be allocated to the Programs for Well-being in 2026, benefiting approximately 1.5 million Michoacán residents.
- The plan’s foundation is a development model with justice and well-being, integrating government actions, citizen participation, and cooperation with local authorities.
Collaboration and Continuous Monitoring
Following Manzo’s murder, Sheinbaum directed her cabinet to meet with municipal authorities, communities, women, youth, producers, and victims. These discussions shaped the plan, ensuring it’s a continuous effort rather than a short-term solution.
- Sheinbaum committed to personally monitor the plan’s progress every 15 days and provide monthly public reports through “La mañanera del pueblo.”
- She reassured Michoacán residents, stating, “You are not alone; your President and the Mexican government stand by you.”
Violence and Call for Unity
The plan’s launch comes amid public mourning and social unrest following Manzo’s assassination on November 2 in Uruapan. His wife, Grecia Itzel Quiroz, called for a peaceful march for justice and unity, urging against violence and honoring his memory through togetherness.
The Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice seeks to provide an institutional response to this social demand, merging security policies with economic development and victim support.
Through this announcement, the federal government aims to strengthen its presence in Michoacán and collaborate with local authorities and communities to rebuild trust and social fabric.
