Overview
- State authorities report more than 2,000 police from all levels patrolling key areas including Morelia, Pátzcuaro and Uruapan, with night operations centered on Pátzcuaro, Erongarícuaro, Quiroga and Tzintzuntzan.
- In Morelia, 200 municipal agents have been assigned since Friday to the Centro Histórico, nightlife corridors, cemetery perimeters and the exits toward Pátzcuaro and Quiroga.
- Municipal mobility officials announced temporary closures near Panteón Municipal, Panteón Gayosso and Panteón Santa María de Guido, plus a lateral closure on Avenida Nocupétaro to manage heavy visitation.
- Alcoholímetro checkpoints are positioned on routes frequented by bar and partygoers to remove impaired drivers and reduce crash risk.
- Police are prioritizing deterrence of vehicle theft and response to fights that average about 10 per day during the season, while the federal tourism secretary visits with the governor to promote Michoacán’s attractions.