On March 10, the Mexican government announced significant progress in the Addressing Causes pillar of its National Security Strategy, which targets municipalities with elevated crime rates. Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the Secretary of the Interior, emphasized the administration's commitment under Claudia Sheinbaum to work directly with children, adolescents, and youth to provide opportunities for development and a dignified life. The initiative aims to engage at-risk youth and deter them from criminal activities by enhancing their life prospects.

A key component of this strategy has been the implementation of house-to-house visits in priority areas, which have totaled over 312,000 visits in regions identified as needing peace-building efforts. These visits serve to identify vulnerable young individuals and connect them with available resources and support systems that can help avert potential paths to crime. The government believes that addressing the root causes of crime through social programs is essential in reducing future criminal activity.

Additionally, part of the strategy encompasses a large educational initiative to construct, expand, and rehabilitate 500 high school facilities, aiming to create 200,000 new student places by the end of the year. This educational component, titled 'Youth Transforming Mexico,' seeks to empower young people through education, thereby providing them with better opportunities for the future, which is critical for long-term security improvements in the country.