Riviera Maya, Q.R. — “We will continue transforming Quintana Roo with new strategies for security, justice, transparency and the fight against corruption, to reduce violence and preserve the peace and tranquility of Quintana Roo families,” said Raciel López Salazar, head of the State Attorney General’s Office.
He made the comment Tuesday during the presentation of his Third Work Report to the members of the Justice Commission of the 18th Legislature of the State Congress, headed by Representative Paola Moreno Córdova.
The Attorney General emphasized that this report represents an accountability exercise that reaffirms the institutional commitment to legality, transparency and the well-being of the people of Quintana Roo under the principles of the transformation promoted by Governor Mara Lezama.
“I reaffirm my deepest commitment to change in the Attorney General’s Office, to improve security and the administration of justice. Therefore, I present a detailed report on the actions and results achieved between October 1, 2024, and September 30 of this year.
This report is structured around four pillars that reflect the priorities of the new justice administration strategy: Administration and Change, Socialization of Justice, Institutional Leadership and A New Model,” he stated.
Regarding institutional cleanup, he indicated that 550 employees were laid off and 1,133 public servants were relocated, consolidating a new phase of professionalization and internal strengthening.
He also highlighted the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Attorney General’s Office in the “La Ceiba” building and the construction of the building located on Xcaret Avenue, both in the municipality of Benito Juárez, in addition to the renovation of headquarters in other municipalities.
“We are moving forward with seriousness and commitment to building a justice system that responds to the needs of society and always places the well-being of the people at the center of its strategies, with a modern prosecutor’s office, prioritizing the improvement of spaces at the offices in Cozumel, Lázaro Cárdenas, Othón P. Blanco, Puerto Morelos and Tulum,” he emphasized.
In addition, in the area of training, he reported that they provided 90 academic activities benefiting more than 2,100 public servants, strengthening professionalization in human rights, policing, and victim assistance.
Regarding Crime Prevention, he detailed the implementation of the “Prevention through Education” program, which has benefited more than 55,000 students and 4,207 teachers, in addition to providing services to the hotel sector.
Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, 3,000 reparation agreements were reached, with a recovery of 165 million pesos for victims.
In the area of care for women and girls, Raciel López Salazar highlighted the operation of three Women’s Justice Centers, located in Benito Juárez, Playa del Carmen, and Othón P. Blanco, where 15,870 women and their children in situations of violence have been treated in the last 12 months. She also reported on the upcoming launch of a fourth center in Tulum.
Regarding missing persons, he highlighted the creation of the Context Analysis Unit and the strengthening of the genetics laboratory, reducing the time it takes to identify human remains. He mentioned the first 50-year prison sentence for disappearances committed by private individuals.
“Regarding human trafficking, we opened 149 investigations, arrested 29 traffickers, and located 410 victims: 337 Mexicans and 73 foreigners. Of these, 40 were minors,” he stated.
He also highlighted the creation of the specialized group “Centurion,” which has led to the arrest of 128 extortionists, with 85 percent of them being prosecuted and the dismantling of several criminal gangs.
“At the Attorney General’s Office, we have a strong and determined personal conviction to build an environment of security and justice, and what we are doing is precisely addressing a growing challenge.
“We are presenting an unprecedented battle against it, directly attacking the command and operational structure of criminal groups with a view to dismantling them,” he stated.
In this regard, he highlighted the arrest of 1,689 criminals for high-impact crimes, 94 percent of whom were brought to trial. He also secured 511 convictions for various offenses, achieving exemplary sentences of 50 to 120 years in prison, as well as the first sentence for the crime of digital violence.
Also noteworthy is the 57 percent reduction in intentional homicides, from 543 in 2024 to 236 this year. He also highlighted the capture of 92 priority targets and the execution of 450 searches, an average of 37 per month.
“These results are not the result of chance, but rather the result of a coordinated strategy of ongoing intelligence work, led by our Governor Mara Lezama, who daily heads the Security Roundtable for Peacebuilding,” he stated.
At this point, he made special mention of the inter-institutional work with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), led by Secretary Omar García Harfuch, as well as the Mexico City and Guanajuato Prosecutor’s Offices, who contributed to the capture of five alleged participants in the murder of a union leader, which occurred on August 4 in the municipality of Benito Juárez.
Likewise, within the framework of the National Strategy for the First 100 Days, promoted by Omar García Harfuch, the arrest of 105 people stands out, including 11 priority targets in Benito Juárez and 13 members of a criminal group generating violence in Playa del Carmen.
The Attorney General recognized the collaboration of the Secretariats of National Defense, Navy, National Guard, Attorney General’s Office, National Intelligence Center, National Migration Institute, Secretariat of Citizen Security and Municipal Police for their valuable and steadfast presence in the fight against crime.
Raciel López Salazar called on the representatives of the 18th Legislature to continue transforming Quintana Roo with new strategies for security, justice, transparency, and the fight against corruption, to reduce violence and preserve the peace and tranquility of Quintana Roo families.
Finally, he recognized the track record of her team and the responsibility they demonstrate every day for Quintana Roo.
“Our results already show significant progress in this last year of work. It is a great honor to serve a state governed for the first time by a woman, the highest-rated woman in the country: Mara Lezama.”
