García Harfuch was a candidate for Mayor of Mexico City in the 2024 election. Despite winning his party's nomination for the position, he was replaced by Clara Brugada as Morena's candidate owing …

Feb 23, 2026 · Mexico security chief Omar García Harfuch, dubbed “Mexico’s Batman,” survived a 2020 cartel hit and led the operation that killed CJNG boss El Mencho.

3 days ago · Mexico security chief Omar García Harfuch rises from ambush survivor to lead operation that killed cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 23, 2026 · Garcia Harfuch built his career in law and public security. He held the post of Mexico City's police chief before moving on to national leadership. Garcia Harfuch earned the nickname …

Jan 20, 2026 · Omar García Harfuch has won unprecedented popularity, bordering on adulation, for his apparent success in tackling organized crime and the drug cartels, especially in Sinaloa.

Mar 27, 2025 · Caught between insecurity in Mexico and political maneuverings abroad, Omar García Harfuch has no easy job as Mexico's security chief.

Dec 12, 2025 · A few states have improved investigative policing. But another factor is Omar García Harfuch, the federal security minister, who survived gunmen’s bullets himself in 2020.

2 days ago · Mexico's security chief was targeted by El Mencho's cartel in 2020 Omar Garcia Harfuch is architect of Mexico's tougher stance toward cartels After El Mencho killing, Harfuch bolstered as …

2 days ago · Omar Garcia Harfuch, Mexico's security chief, has played a crucial role in significant operations, including the takedown of the notorious drug lord El Mencho. Living a heavily-guarded …

Feb 7, 2025 · In 2019, Garcia Harfuch was named Chief of Police of Mexico City by then-Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum (now the President). His official title was Secretario de Seguridad Ciudadana de la …