Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro visited Mexico from March 6 to 9, meeting various officials to enhance cooperation on justice and security. The meeting culminated in a Declaration of Intent aimed at combating organized crime alongside Unicri. Delmastro emphasized the importance of collaboration and Italy’s experience with mafias, viewing Mexico as a stable partner in this endeavor.
Undersecretary for Justice Andrea Delmastro conducted a significant visit to Mexico from March 6 to 9. During this period, he engaged in discussions with various high-ranking officials, including Minister of Gobernación Rosa Icela Rodriguez and Undersecretary for Governance Arturo Medina Padilla, among others, to enhance bilateral relations on justice and security matters.
At the meeting held at the Ministry of Security, Undersecretary Delmastro formalized a Declaration of Intent. This agreement, signed in collaboration with the Mexican Ministry of Security and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (Unicri), focuses on bolstering efforts against organized crime, extortion, and corruption, and aims to improve criminal justice and penitentiary administration.
Delmastro’s visit concluded with a tour of the federal women’s penitentiary in Morelos and a working lunch at the Istituto Mexicano para la Justicia (Imjus). He emphasized that this mission aimed to solidify cooperation with the newly appointed Mexican government to combat organized crime effectively, highlighting Italy’s extensive experience in addressing mafia-related issues.
In reflecting on this mission, Delmastro expressed that his discussions revealed a robust interest from Mexican counterparts in learning from Italy’s methodologies in fighting organized crime. He acknowledged Mexico’s stability as a democracy and portrayed it as a dependable ally in the ongoing struggle against criminal enterprises.
Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro’s recent visit to Mexico underscores the commitment to strengthening judicial and security cooperation between Italy and Mexico. The signed Declaration of Intent signifies a strategic framework to combat organized crime collaboratively, enhancing the shared efforts against corruption, extortion, and criminal justice management. Delmastro’s experience and insights will undoubtedly contribute to this crucial partnership.
Original Source: ansabrasil.com.br
