President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced the creation of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, a comprehensive strategy aimed at guaranteeing security, development, and social reconciliation in the state, following the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Rodríguez.
During her morning press conference on Tuesday, November 4, the President explained that the plan is structured around three pillars: Security and Justice, Economic Development with Justice, and Education and Culture for Peace, which will be implemented with the participation of all sectors of Michoacán society.
“That is why today I announce the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, a comprehensive strategy based on a deep conviction: security is not sustained through wars, but through justice, development, and respect for life. Peace is not imposed by force; it is built with the people, with communities, and through the daily work of those who love their land,” Sheinbaum said.
The President indicated that the project will be further defined during the week and will be officially presented next weekend or, at the latest, at the beginning of the following week.
She also reported that all members of the Federal Cabinet will hold meetings in Michoacán to hear proposals from various social, productive, and academic sectors, and that later this Tuesday she will meet with the ministers of state to define concrete actions.
Sheinbaum explained that the plan includes strengthening the presence of federal forces in Michoacán, a proposal to the State Congress to reinforce the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for High-Impact Crimes, and the establishment of an Office of the Presidency of the Republic in strategic municipalities, particularly Uruapan.
It will also include biweekly meetings with the Security Cabinet, an alert system for municipal presidents, and the strengthening of anonymous reporting mechanisms for victims of extortion.
On the economic front, the plan proposes guaranteeing social security/health care and fair wages for agricultural laborers and workers in the export sector, as well as investing in rural infrastructure and signing agreements with the productive sector to promote new Well-being Hubs (Polos de Bienestar).
In the educational and cultural fields, the strategy includes the creation of Schools for a Culture of Peace, reintegration and victim support programs, a statewide campaign titled “Let’s Recover Michoacán”, and dialogue forums for peace.
It also includes a transportation stipend program for university students, the promotion of community sports, and the creation of regional centers for culture, memory, and high-performance sports. In addition, an Annual Festival of Voices of Michoacán will be organized, and a Network of Safe Cultural Centers will be established.
“Michoacán has a brave and hardworking people, with enormous hearts who have known how to rise again and again. You are not alone. We will restore peace with justice, care for our communities, and show that peace can be built from the ground up, with dignity and hope,” said Sheinbaum Pardo.
The President reiterated that her government maintains a humanist vision and ruled out any return to the so-called ‘war on drugs.’
“The war on drugs led to a terrible situation of insecurity and violence in Mexico. It is not an option. Our approach is to address the root causes of violence in Michoacán and throughout the country,” she emphasized.
With the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, the federal government seeks to restore stability in the state through a comprehensive model that combines security, social justice, and economic development, reinforcing its commitment to building peace from within communities.
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