Mexico News Daily, September 29, 2025
In January this year, the Mexican government, in collaboration with the Catholic Church, launched the program Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz (Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace) to encourage citizens who own firearms to voluntarily and anonymously exchange them for money.
This is the first time the program has been replicated nationwide, having previously run in Mexico City during the time President Claudia Sheinbaum served as head of government.
The program’s goal is to remove guns from households, particularly among civilians, to reduce high-impact crimes, injuries and accidental deaths caused by firearms. It also seeks to promote values, attitudes and behaviors that prevent violence, as well as educate people about the dangers and consequences of possessing or handling weapons, ammunition or explosives in their homes.
Children are also included in the initiative, as the program encourages them to exchange any toy guns for educational and constructive toys instead.
Photo: President Claudia Sheinbaum exchanges a toy as part of the government’s Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz initiative. (Gobierno de Mexico)
