**AMLO Praises García Harfuch’s Work in Mexico City; “In Politics, Results Count,” He Says**
On August 8, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his trust in Omar Hamid García Harfuch, the incoming head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) under the anticipated government of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who is the likely elected president of Mexico.
During a morning press conference held in the Treasury Hall of the National Palace, López Obrador highlighted that a day prior, he met with García Harfuch to discuss the current national security agenda.
The president praised García Harfuch’s tenure as the head of Mexico City’s Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC), asserting that his track record and the positive results in the capital city endorsed his suitability for the new role at the SSPC.
“Harfuch joined us for a conversation about security strategies and our current actions. He effectively served as the Secretary of Security for Mexico City,” López Obrador remarked.
“He understands the central strategy focused on addressing root causes under the principle that peace is the result of justice. García Harfuch was a competent Secretary of Public Security for Mexico City, and while results aren’t everything in politics, they are significant,” the president continued.
López Obrador emphasized the importance of tackling social issues, ensuring employment opportunities, supporting youth, maintaining family integrity, curbing corruption, and working in coordinated efforts with all security-related agencies to instill perseverance and eliminate impunity.
Furthermore, the president noted significant security improvements in Mexico City during Sheinbaum’s administration, citing a reported 44% drop in homicides and nearly a 50% decrease in vehicle thefts.
“Mexico City is among the safest cities globally, which is why people are moving here from other cities. These security achievements were especially notable under the leadership of the president-elect when she served as head of the government and Omar Harfuch was in charge of public security,” López Obrador pointed out.
Additionally, the president announced other significant meetings, including one with Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, the prospective head of the Federal Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT). They had been discussing ongoing and soon-to-be-inaugurated infrastructure projects.
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**Secondary Article: Growing Confidence in Harfuch’s National Security Leadership**
[Date: August 8, 2024]
Mexico’s political landscape is abuzz with anticipation as President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has indicated his strong support for Omar Hamid García Harfuch, who is poised to take on the role of head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) under the expected presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
In recent developments, López Obrador emphasized the significance of Harfuch’s previous accomplishments as the head of the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) in Mexico City. His administration was marked by substantial crime reduction and innovative security measures. Harfuch, recognized for his strategic and results-driven approach, is expected to extend these successes to the national level.
Harfuch’s tenure witnessed a significant drop in violent crimes and vehicle thefts, reinforcing Mexico City’s reputation as one of the world’s safer urban centers. Observers hail his appointment as a strategic move to replicate these successes nationwide, addressing the root causes of crime, and fostering coordination across various security agencies.
In addition to security advancements, López Obrador has underscored the importance of structural innovations in infrastructure, as planned with Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina for the Federal Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT). This coordinated approach signals an integrated strategy for national development and security, shaping a hopeful horizon for Mexico under its forthcoming administration.