Mexico’s Extortion Crackdown Excludes Quintana Roo

A man stands at a podium speaking, while a woman listens attentively beside him during a press conference in front of a backdrop featuring a flag and a historical image.

Mexico City — The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) has unveiled the National Strategy Against Extortion, a coordinated effort to reduce crime rates and dismantle criminal organizations. The initiative comes in response to a concerning rise in extortion cases across Mexico in recent years, prompting federal authorities to take decisive action.

Prioritizing High-Impact States

SSPC head Omar García Harfuch announced that the strategy will leverage the newly enacted National Investigation and Intelligence System Law to strengthen investigations, enhance operational capabilities, and dismantle criminal networks linked to violent crimes.

Eight states—State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Nuevo León, Mexico City, Veracruz, Jalisco, Guerrero, and Michoacán—have been designated as priority regions for implementation. These entities collectively account for 66% of extortion cases nationwide.

While extortion remains a concern in Quintana Roo, the state will not be included in the initial phase of the strategy. Authorities emphasized that the focus will first target regions with the highest incidence rates before expanding efforts elsewhere.

García Harfuch underscored the importance of the initiative, stating that it reflects the government’s commitment to combating corruption and protecting citizens from criminal exploitation. The strategy aims to disrupt extortion operations while addressing broader systemic issues contributing to organized crime.


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