The Mexican President is being questioned about his administration's handling of crime and violence, which has risen to its highest levels since the revolution. Despite the President's claims that his strategy is working and that results will be seen, the questioner points out that the current crime figures are the worst in Mexico's history. The President attributes the rise in crime to corruption, poverty, and the previous administration's policies, but insists that his government is addressing the root causes of the problem and that his security strategy is different from those of his predecessors. He also mentions that he receives daily reports on crime and that his government is working to control the trend of increasing violence. However, the questioner remains skeptical, pointing out that the President's optimism is not matched by the reality of the situation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is talking about crime in Mexico, specifically the high rates of murder and kidnapping.
2. The speaker mentions that Mexico has the worst crime figures since the revolution.
3. Between December 2018 and November 2019, 34,579 people were murdered in Mexico.
4. The speaker compares this to the number of murders in 2018, which was 33,743.
5. The speaker mentions that the current president has the worst crime figures since the revolution.
6. The president responds that they are addressing the causes of violence, including poverty and lack of opportunities.
7. The president mentions that they are working on a daily basis to address the issue of crime, receiving reports on crimes committed in the last 24 hours.
8. The president mentions that 50% of the 562 homicides reported yesterday occurred in four states: Guanajuato, Mexico, State of Mexico, and Jalisco.
9. The president mentions that there is a special operation of the national guard in Guanajuato, but it is not yet controlled.
10. The president mentions that there were no homicides in 9 states yesterday.