Background on Key Figures and Relevance
Mara Lezama, the governor of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has announced that her state and its 11 municipalities are in full alignment with the National Security Strategy 2024-2030, designed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. This strategy was approved by the Mexican Senate and is being implemented with the support of Omar García Harfuch, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection for the Mexican Government.
Key Actions and Incorporation of National Indicators
- Mara Lezama confirmed that Quintana Roo is fully coordinated with the National Security Strategy 2024-2030 and collaborates closely with the Mexican Army, National Guard, Fiscal General, Judicial Power, municipalities, and the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection under Omar García Harfuch.
- The state and municipalities of Quintana Roo have integrated the national indicators into their security strategy’s metric results framework, as outlined in the Strategic Security Agenda 2024-2027.
Collaborative Approach to Security
Lezama emphasized that security is a collective responsibility, not just a top-down decree. She highlighted the importance of working together with the community and maintaining constant communication and coordination with the Security Cabinet and regional tables to review data, adjust strategies, and evaluate actions.
Commitment to Transformative Security Measures
The governor stressed that this administration, described as humanist and feminist-hearted, is deeply committed to security. This commitment goes beyond mere containment and aims at profound social transformation through the four strategic axes of the national strategy: addressing root causes, consolidating the National Guard, strengthening intelligence and investigation, and ensuring absolute coordination with the Security Cabinet.
Attendees at the Security Strategy Meeting
The Second Session of the State Security Council was attended by:
- The 11 mayors of Quintana Roo municipalities
- Raciel López Salazar, the Fiscal General of Quintana Roo
- Adrián Martínez Ortega, the Executive Secretary of the State Security and Citizen Safety System and member of the State Security Council
- Almirante Guadalupe Juan José Bernal Méndez, Commander of the 5th Naval Region
- General Fidel Mondragón Rivero, Commander of the 34th Military Zone
- Heyden José Cebada Rivas, President of the Superior Court of Justice and Judicial Council
- José Luis Martínez Rojas, State Coordinator of the National Guard in Quintana Roo
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Mara Lezama? Mara Lezama is the governor of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- What is the National Security Strategy 2024-2030? It’s a security plan designed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, approved by the Mexican Senate, and implemented with support from Omar García Harfuch, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection for the Mexican Government.
- What does full alignment with the strategy entail? It means Quintana Roo collaborates closely with all relevant entities, including the Mexican Army, National Guard, Fiscal General, Judicial Power, municipalities, and the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection.
- What are the four strategic axes of the national security strategy? The four axes are addressing root causes, consolidating the National Guard, strengthening intelligence and investigation, and ensuring absolute coordination with the Security Cabinet.
