From March 6 to 9, Undersecretary for Justice Andrea Delmastro visited Mexico to strengthen cooperation in justice and security. He met with various government officials and signed a Declaration of Intent with the Mexican Ministry of Security and Unicri to address organized crime and corruption. Delmastro emphasized the mutual interest in enhancing bilateral collaboration.
Undersecretary for Justice, Andrea Delmastro, conducted a significant visit to Mexico from March 6 to March 9. Throughout his mission, he engaged in discussions with various high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Gobernación, Rosa Icela Rodriguez, and Undersecretaries Arturo Medina Padilla and Hector Elizalde, among others. Notably, he met with the President of the Court of Justice of Mexico City and the Commander of the National Guard during his stay.
At the conclusion of the meeting held at the Ministry of Security, Undersecretary Delmastro formalized a Declaration of Intent alongside the Mexican Ministry of Security and the Rome-based United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (Unicri). This agreement is designed to enhance collaboration in combatting organized crime, as well as in criminal justice and penitentiary administration, with a particular focus on addressing extortion and corruption. Unicri began preliminary discussions regarding this initiative in December 2024, collaborating with the Italian Embassy.
Delmastro emphasized the purpose of his mission, stating, “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 and in the fight against organized crime, through the cooperative support of the United Nations (UNICRI).” He noted a profound interest from his Mexican counterparts in enhancing collaboration and learning from Italy’s extensive experience in combating organized crime, emphasizing that Mexico is a dependable partner in this shared endeavor.
Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro’s visit to Mexico marks a significant step in reinforcing bilateral cooperation in justice and security. By formalizing a Declaration of Intent with key Mexican officials, the two countries aim to enhance their efforts against organized crime. The engagement reflects Italy’s commitment to sharing its expertise while recognizing Mexico’s role as a reliable partner.
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