Following the assassination of Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacán, the governor of Guanajuato, Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, confirmed that several mayors in the state have protection plans implemented by the Ministry of Security and Peace as part of preventative measures against risks associated with their public office.
“In Guanajuato, we maintain close communication with the mayors. There are several cases in which it has been determined to provide support and protection when there are indications of threats or vulnerability,” she stated in an interview.
García Muñoz Ledo assured that her government maintains constant coordination with federal and municipal authorities to guarantee the safety of the mayors, and emphasized that preventative measures are being strengthened following acts of violence in neighboring states.
In Guanajuato, nine mayors currently have National Guard protection, including seven from the Morena party, as well as the mayor of Moroleón, from the Citizens’ Movement party, and the independent mayor of Juventino Rosas.
According to risk assessment reports, the main reasons for granting them protection are direct threats and the climate of insecurity in their municipalities, factors that have also generated distrust toward local police forces.
“We are attentive to every situation that could represent a risk. The instruction is clear: do not minimize any warning or threat,” she stated.
Furthermore, the governor lamented the murder of the Michoacán mayor and expressed solidarity with his family and the people of Uruapan.
“This is a painful event that reminds us of the importance of continuing to strengthen security and protection strategies for local authorities,” she declared.
Finally, she emphasized that protecting mayors should not be seen as a privilege, but as an institutional responsibility.
“Our duty is to protect those who work every day for their municipalities. We will continue to support each of them with respect, coordination, and commitment,” García Muñoz Ledo concluded.
Source: es-us.noticias.yahoo
