Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro visited Mexico from March 6 to 9, meeting various officials to strengthen cooperation in justice and security. He signed a Declaration of Intent with Mexico’s Ministry of Security and UNICRI, aimed at combating organized crime and enhancing criminal justice systems. Delmastro emphasized Italy’s commitment to partnership with Mexico, focusing on shared challenges against crime.
Andrea Delmastro, the Undersecretary for Justice, conducted an extensive visit to Mexico from March 6 to 9. His itinerary included discussions with various high-level officials such as Minister of Gobernación, Rosa Icela Rodriguez; Undersecretary for Governance, Arturo Medina Padilla; Undersecretary for Security, Hector Elizalde; Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs for Europe, Maria Teresa Mercado; President of the Court of Justice of Mexico City, Rafael Guerra; and Commander of the National Guard, Hernan Cortes Hernandez.
During his meeting at the Ministry of Security, Undersecretary Delmastro signed a Declaration of Intent with the Mexican Ministry of Security and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). This agreement aims to enhance collaboration in combating organized crime, improving criminal justice, managing penitentiary systems, and addressing extortion and corruption, with UNICRI facilitating these efforts following a preliminary mission to Mexico in December 2024.
Undersecretary Delmastro remarked, “My second mission to Mexico was aimed at agreeing with the new Mexican government authorities on the path to further strengthen the already solid cooperation between the two countries in the field of justice and security.” He underscored the keen interest among Mexican officials in adopting Italy’s methodologies in combating organized crime, emphasizing Mexico’s status as a stable democracy and a reliable partner in this endeavor.
Undersecretary Delmastro’s visit to Mexico underscores the commitment of Italy to strengthen bilateral cooperation in justice and security. The signed Declaration of Intent marks a strategic alliance to combat organized crime, driven by collaborative initiatives under UNICRI. This partnership highlights the mutual interest in enhancing methodologies to address criminal challenges, establishing Mexico as a key ally for Italy in these efforts.
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