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Cuauhtémoc Reports 971 ‘Franeleros’ Sent to Civic Judge in 10 Months

The borough frames Blindar Cuauhtémoc as a public‑space recovery effort responding to persistent neighbor complaints.

Overview

  • Authorities say the remissions targeted people who blocked streets and sidewalks while charging drivers improper fees.
  • From October 2024 to July 2025, nearly 2,000 people were presented for civic violations, including 618 for drinking or using drugs in public and 129 for illegal dumping.
  • Sanctions include warnings, fines of up to 40 UMA (about 4,525 pesos), arrests of up to 36 hours, and community service.
  • The borough reports roughly 50 community‑work brigades to clean and rehabilitate public areas with participation from offenders.
  • In some operations, detainees identified as informal parking attendants were found in possession of drugs, prompting continued supervision.