Chihuahua Anti‑corruption Prosecutor Warns of Corruption Threat to North American Stability at Washington Forum

Abelardo Valenzuela Holguín, the anti‑corruption prosecutor of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, addressed an international forum in Washington, D.C., on the growing strategic risk that corruption and impunity pose to North American security and economic stability. He presented Chihuahua’s model for investigating corruption, recovering public assets, promoting whistle‑blowing, and expanding international cooperation. Valenzuela emphasized that “corruption and impunity have become a latent and strategic risk for national security and the economic stability of North America.” His remarks highlighted the importance of strong institutions for closing gaps exploited by transnational criminal organizations and underscored the relevance of Mexico‑U.S. bilateral dialogue on security, trade and the rule of law.