Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez Acknowledges Citizen Commitment to a Safer State
The Governor of the State of México, Delfina Gómez Álvarez, has recognized the commitment of the local population in creating a safer state through the voluntary disarmament program.
Mexico State Citizens Surrender More Weapons Than Any Other Region in Mexico
- Citizens of the State of México have surrendered more weapons than any other region in Mexico: 420 short firearms and 218 grenades.
TOLUCA, State of México – During the Meeting for the Construction of Peace, Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez highlighted the dedication of the state’s residents in building a safer entity, emphasizing that State of México citizens have contributed more to the exchange and destruction of weapons than any other part of the country as part of the Program for Exchange of Arms and Explosives.
“We have taken the lead in exchanging and destroying 420 short firearms and 218 grenades, demonstrating the commitment of the State of México’s citizens to a safer state,” Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez stated on social media.
Figures presented by the Secretariat of National Defense (Defensa) reflect the citizens’ trust in building a peaceful environment and solidify the state’s position as a national reference for voluntary disarmament.
Collaborative Efforts Among Federal, State, and Local Authorities
The campaign is part of coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local authorities. “Together, we are building a safer State of México!” Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez affirmed.
The Arms Exchange Program aims to decrease violence in households and communities, prevent accidents and tragedies caused by improper use of weapons, and ensure that such artifacts do not fall into the hands of organized crime.
Participants in the 442nd Meeting of the Coordination Table
The 442nd session of the Coordination Table was attended by Horacio Duarte, Secretary General of Government for the State of México; Cristóbal Castañeda Camarillo, State Secretary of Security; José Luis Cervantes Martínez, State Fiscal General of Justice; and representatives from Defensa, the Navy, National Guard, and the National Intelligence Center.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of this article? The successful weapon and explosives exchange program in the State of México, led by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, and its impact on national voluntary disarmament efforts.
- Who is Delfina Gómez Álvarez? Delfina Gómez Álvarez is the current Governor of the State of México, elected in 2017. She is known for her commitment to public safety and social justice.
- Why is the State of México’s disarmament effort significant? The State of México has surpassed other regions in the number of surrendered weapons, demonstrating strong citizen support for reducing violence and crime.
- What is the purpose of the Arms Exchange Program? The program aims to decrease violence in communities, prevent accidents caused by improper use of weapons, and keep firearms out of the hands of organized crime.
- Who participated in the 442nd Meeting of the Coordination Table? The meeting was attended by Horacio Duarte (Secretary General of Government), Cristóbal Castañeda Camarillo (State Secretary of Security), José Luis Cervantes Martínez (State Fiscal General of Justice), and representatives from Defensa, the Navy, National Guard, and the National Intelligence Center.
