He combat insecurity It is a complex and multifactorial challenge that It is carried out with intelligence, research, coordination and proximity; Therefore, in Mexico City the high-impact crimes decreased by 12 percent from January to September 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year, stated the head of the Ministry of Citizen Security (SSC), Pablo Vazquez.
When appearing before the Plenary Session of the capital’s Congress, on the occasion of the Gloss to the First Reportthe head of the capital police presented the actions, progress and results in the first year of Governmenthighlighted the increase in the number of quadrants in the City, going from 847 to 1,020, for greater surveillance.
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Surveillance is ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pablo Vazquez informed the local deputies that the department under his charge is prepared to face the challenge of provide security to the population and visitors during the celebration of FIFA Soccer World Cup 2026.
He mentioned that the high-impact crimes decreased 12 percentage pointscompared to 2024, while homicides 10 percent and the vehicle theft 9 percentwhile 32 percent vehicle theft with violence.
Pablo Vázquez reiterated the commitment to move forward with professionalism, transparency, closeness to citizens and noted that security is not imposed, it is built every day and explained that the strategy is based on four axes: “Attention to the causes that originate violence and crimehave more and better police, strengthen police investigation and intelligence and consolidate coordination with the different levels and institutions of government.”
In matters of combating crime and criminal groupsthe Secretary of Security reported the arrest of more than 6,700 people for high-impact crimesin coordination with the capital’s Prosecutor’s Office.
“Also, in the first year of this Government We have managed to arrest 723 people who generate violenceamong them 38 priority objectiveswhich allowed the dismantling of 30 criminal cells”he added.
About him crime of extortionrecognized that It is one of the crimes that most influence in the tranquility of the population, which is why combating it has been a priority.
“In 2025, arrests have increased by 65 percent for him crime of extortion”he reported.
Pablo Vázquez assured: “Security is not an achieved goal, but a daily task.”
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“There is still a lot of work to do, but today we are here to tell you that we are committed to fulfilling the mission until the end.”
Pablo Vazquez
Secretary of Citizen Security
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