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ERUM’s Andor 911 Wins Mexico City’s First ‘Carrera de Botargas del Terror’

The Día de Muertos–themed family event sought to strengthen ties between officers and residents through a playful race in the Centro Histórico.

Overview

  • About 41 oversized-costume runners took part on Avenida Juárez, with 40 representing the city’s police and one member of the public, in a free event organized by the SSC.
  • Top finishers were Andor 911 of ERUM in first place, Zorro of the Fuerza de Tarea in second, and Cobra of the Policía Auxiliar in third, each receiving a trophy.
  • The race began around 5 p.m. Saturday as part of seasonal festivities, featuring characters such as Semaforín, Polixote, Excalibur, Corso, Jaguar, K8, Atenea, Zorro, and Anubis.
  • Subsecretary of Traffic Control Cristian Raymundo Sumano Salazar led the awards ceremony, representing police chief Pablo Vázquez Camacho.
  • The SSC deployed a special transit and security operation with temporary closures near the Centro Histórico, while reports differed on the course length, citing either roughly 1.3 km or 200 meters.