The National Strategy against Extortion, implemented across Mexico in July of the previous year, has resulted in a substantial 38% reduction in reported extortion crimes. Marcela Figueroa, the head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, highlighted that this decrease reflects a broader national trend, with extortion incidents dropping from an average of 1.68 per day to 0.84 recently. This significant change indicates the effectiveness of targeted interventions in addressing this ongoing crime problem.

During a recent press conference at Palacio Nacional, Figueroa emphasized that the reduction in extortion rates has coincided with the implementation of the strategy, highlighting key strategies and law enforcement efforts that led to this drop in crime rates. Additionally, she pointed out that the strategy not only aims to reduce the number of extortion incidents but also encourages more citizens to report such crimes, contributing to the overall enhancement of public safety dynamics in the country.

Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, reinforced the notion that the increase in citizen reporting against extortion is a positive reflection of the public’s willingness to engage with authorities. He noted that the rise in denunciations of extortion instances signals a growing public confidence in the justice system, potentially aiding in further crime reduction efforts as more cases get reported and documented, thus enabling more effective law enforcement responses.