Mexico's Cámara de Diputados Approves Reform Granting Expanded Powers to SSPC Led by Omar García Harfuch with 441 Votes Unanimously

Nov 22, 2024, 12:31 AM

On November 22, 2024, the Cámara de Diputados in Mexico approved a significant reform to Article 21 of the Constitution, granting expanded powers to the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC), led by Omar García Harfuch. The reform was passed unanimously with 441 votes in favor, allowing the SSPC to investigate crimes and coordinate the national intelligence system. This initiative, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to enhance the government's ability to manage public security. The reform had already received approval from the Senate, where it was backed by the Commissions of Governance and Legislative Studies. The new provisions are expected to strengthen the SSPC's role in national security operations.