Mexican opposition legislator urges international oversight amid rising security concerns: Video
A member of Mexico City’s Congress has appealed for international attention amid growing concerns over the country’s security situation and its global image.
Raul Torres, a deputy from the opposition National Action Party (PAN), argued that Mexico is facing a crisis fuelled by organised crime and political mismanagement, and urged foreign institutions to monitor government decisions more closely.
Torres said Mexico requires urgent international cooperation to address what he characterised as a deepening erosion of law and order. Speaking from the capital’s legislature, he delivered a direct message to foreign partners, stating: “And here from the Mexico City Congress, we call upon the international community, the European Parliament, and the US Congress to raise your voice on what's going on in Mexico. Unfortunately, the Lopez Obrador regime left a narco state, and there are a lot of Mexicans begging for help.”
His comments come at a time of escalating political tension between Mexico and the United States. Washington has issued increasingly forceful warnings about drug trafficking networks, with US President Donald Trump suggesting potential strikes or even deployment of personnel, proposals firmly rejected by President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. Mexico’s government has accused critics of using security challenges for political purposes, insisting that the country’s institutions remain strong.
Torres also criticised Mexico’s handling of recent protests, pointing to clashes between riot police and members of the “Gen Z” movement earlier this month. He argued that the scenes, widely circulated on international media, damaged the country’s reputation and reflected poorly on federal decision-making. According to Torres, the government failed to protect young demonstrators’ rights, undermining public trust and projecting instability to the world.
Referencing the Global Organised Crime Index 2025, the legislator noted that Mexico now ranks among the countries most affected by criminal networks, with high levels of corruption and violence linked to organised groups. He argued that the country’s vulnerability is being exacerbated by officials embedded in corrupt systems, and reiterated his call for greater international scrutiny as Mexico attempts to confront its security challenges.
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