The Mexico Institute was proud to host a book presentation by Genaro García Luna, current Secretary of Public Security in Mexico.  Mr. García introduced his book, “A New Model for Security in Mexico,” which traces the numerous reforms of Mexico’s public security system and federal police during the administration of President Felipe Calderón. 

Mr. García was appointed to his current Cabinet position in December 2006 and has overseen a dramatic transformation of Mexico’s federal police force.  Prior to this he served as the head of Mexico’s Federal Investigation Agency (AFI) where he contributed to the agency’s expansion and professionalization.   He has also held numerous leadership positions in Mexican law enforcement agencies