Guerrero families return to Montaña communities following security plan

Following a wave of violence in the Montaña Alta and Baja regions of Guerrero, 264 families have returned to their homes in communities such as Tula, Xicotlán, and Mezcaltepec. This return is part of the ‘Plan Maestro para la Montaña Alta y Baja,’ a coordinated effort between the Mexican federal government and the state of Guerrero to restore security and social fabric.

The displacement originally occurred in May due to territorial conflicts involving criminal groups like ‘Los Ardillos.’ To facilitate the return, authorities have implemented a multi-sector strategy involving 19 federal agencies, including the Secretariat of the Interior (Segob), the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA), and the National Guard. The plan focuses on 13 axes, including security, justice, health, education, and infrastructure.

While the majority of the 316 initially displaced families have returned, officials noted that 52 families remain displaced, though some may have permanently relocated. Government officials, including Segob Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez and Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda, emphasized that federal and state forces will maintain a permanent presence in the 19 priority communities to prevent further violence and ensure long-term stability.