An estimated 607.4 million pesos are expected to be allocated for the acquisition of this equipment, pending approval by the Chamber of Deputies.
As a new six-year term begins, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) aims to update part of its equipment used to combat organized crime, focusing on communication devices rather than attack equipment or weaponry.
According to the 2024 investment project reviewed by Milenio, Sedena plans to spend 607.4 million pesos on acquiring communication equipment, including 917 transmission devices and 728 satellite terminals.
The document states that the purchase and installation of this high-capacity operational equipment will “materialize a communication link in operations,” aiding public security efforts.
“The acquisition of communication systems with recent technology increases productivity with the required security and quality of communication services,” Sedena argued, according to the cited source.
The project indicates that the equipment will be implemented in states such as Jalisco, Puebla, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Yucatán.
Although Sedena clarified that the current equipment is functional, there have been instances where coverage is incomplete. Smooth communication is essential for responding to emergency calls during ambushes or situations where personnel are in danger.
Therefore, they argue it is crucial to:
“Strengthen Sedena’s telecommunications systems by acquiring new technology equipment that enhances the communication capabilities of the Army and Air Force.”
During President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, Sedena’s budget saw a significant increase, from 81,021 million pesos in 2018 to 259,433 million pesos in 2024.
The same occurred with the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), which started López Obrador’s term with a budget of 31,305 million pesos and ended with 71,888 million pesos.
The state-owned company coordinated by Sedena will receive most of the funds raised by the tourism sector.
Sheinbaum’s Six-Year Term: Sedena, Semar, and SSPC’s First Missions
According to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s security strategy, during the first 100 days of her administration, Sedena, Semar, and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) will aim to:
– Reduce the incidence of intentional homicides and high-impact crimes.
– Improve public perception of government support in violent incidents.
– Neutralize violence generators and criminal networks.
– Address areas with high crime rates.
– Combat drug trafficking (with a special focus on fentanyl), firearms, and money laundering by criminal groups.
– Pacify the country.
According to information from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), 25.3% of Organized Crime-Related Homicides (HVDO) are recorded in the following municipalities:
– Colima, Colima.
– Tijuana, Baja California.
– Acapulco, Guerrero.
– Celaya, Guanajuato.
– Cajeme, Sonora.
– Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.
– Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco.
– Chihuahua, Chihuahua.
– León, Guanajuato.
– Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo.
Source: Infobae
