The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.

Summary

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has launched the nationwide “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” program.

The program offers cash to citizens who anonymously surrender firearms, including $430 for revolvers, $1,200 for AK-47s, and $1,300 for machine guns.

The weapons will be destroyed.

The program, expanded from a 2019 Mexico City initiative, aims to combat violent crime, with firearms responsible for 70% of Mexico’s 31,062 homicides in 2023.

  • john89@lemmy.caEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    but maybe it can help a handful of struggling youngsters to stay out of gangs and crime rings.

    Nah. Mexico needs a cultural shift for that to happen.

    Too many of them revere gang violence, which is why it’s so prevalent in their society.