Citizens Demand Security in Sinaloa Protests
Following a demonstration in Culiacán, Sinaloa, where citizens demanded security, the state’s governor, Rubén Rocha Moya, acknowledged that peace has yet to be achieved despite ongoing security operations by his administration and the federal government.
Governor’s Response to Citizen Protest
During his weekly press conference, Rocha Moya validated the citizens’ protest along Avenida Álvaro Obregón and expressed his support for those who participated in the mobilization.
“I have nothing more to say; indeed, we do not have peace in Sinaloa. We have not yet conquered it; those who protested yesterday are right. Our firm commitment is to continue fighting crime until, as the citizens requested yesterday, we have peace,” stated Rocha Moya.
Federal Forces’ Continued Presence
Despite the unrest, Rocha Moya emphasized that federal forces remain deployed in Sinaloa and dismissed rumors of reduced presence. He assured that arrests of alleged criminals and seizures of weapons, ammunition, drugs, and clandestine labs continue.
President’s Update on Security Situation
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President of Mexico, acknowledged that violence persists in Sinaloa but reported a decrease in criminal indices following several months of increase.
“The security cabinet will go to Culiacán tomorrow. There has been a positive outcome in August; however, more is needed. After a decline, there was an increase in Sinaloa over the past four months, and now we see a reduction. There has been reinforcement, and it will continue to be addressed,” Sheinbaum Pardo declared during her morning briefing.
Federal Government’s Unwavering Commitment
The federal government, according to Sheinbaum Pardo, will not abandon Sinaloa. She mentioned that troops from the Army, Navy, and National Guard are dispatched every 15 days, along with reinforced investigative tasks leading to arrests.
Root Cause of Current Violence
Sheinbaum Pardo also identified the recent surge in violence as stemming from the arrest of Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, which caused internal divisions within a criminal group operating in the region.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What prompted the recent protests in Sinaloa? A: Citizens demanded security following ongoing violence and insecurity in the region.
- Q: How has the Mexican government responded to these demands? A: Governor Rocha Moya acknowledged the lack of peace in Sinaloa and reaffirmed the commitment to combat crime. President Sheinbaum Pardo reported a decrease in criminal indices and emphasized the federal government’s unwavering support for Sinaloa.
- Q: What is the cause of the current violence in Sinaloa? A: The arrest of Ismael “Mayo” Zambada has led to internal divisions within a criminal group operating in the region.
