Mexico's Security Cabinet met with the interim governor of Sinaloa on May 4 [1] to coordinate security operations and federal presence.
This meeting signals the federal government's commitment to maintaining a security footprint in a region historically plagued by organized crime and volatility. The coordination between federal and state authorities is intended to stabilize the area through joint strategic planning.
Omar García Harfuch, head of the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), led the delegation. The visit focused on developing specific plans to promote peace and combat criminal activity within the state [3]. During the proceedings, the federal government said that its deployment of resources and personnel will not be scaled back.
"The government is not going to withdraw from Sinaloa," García Harfuch said [1].
He said that the federal government will continue working to reinforce security in the entity [2]. The discussions included the interim governor to ensure that local and national efforts are aligned. According to a spokesperson for Radio Fórmula, the Cabinet's visit was designed to develop plans in favor of peace and security in the region [3].
While specific tactical details of the new plans were not disclosed, the meeting served as a public confirmation that federal forces will remain active in the state. The collaboration aims to strengthen the dialogue between the interim state administration and the national security apparatus to prevent further escalation of violence.
“"The government is not going to withdraw from Sinaloa,"”
The confirmation of a sustained federal presence in Sinaloa suggests that the Mexican government views the state as too unstable to be managed solely by local authorities. By coordinating directly with an interim governor, the federal government is attempting to maintain continuity in its security strategy despite changes in state leadership, aiming to prevent power vacuums that criminal organizations often exploit.
