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Michoacán Opens Regional Guardia Civil Barracks in Arteaga to Bolster Siglo XXI Highway Security

Officials aim to curb cargo theft on the Siglo XXI corridor through surveillance upgrades, a dedicated prosecutor, closer federal coordination.

Michoacán refuerza seguridad en la autopista Siglo XXI
En operación, 11 cuarteles de la GC en puntos estratégicos de Michoacán
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Overview

  • The new cuartel in Las Cañas, Arteaga, was inaugurated on September 6 and sits across from a Guardia Nacional facility to enable joint operations.
  • Authorities announced highway-wide CCTV to be linked to a C5 module plus internet connectivity to be provided via the concessionaire, with implementation pending.
  • State leaders said the División de Caminos presence will be reinforced to improve patrols and response along the route.
  • Fiscal general Carlos Torres Piña committed to stationing a high‑impact Ministerio Público in the area focused on vehicle and freight theft.
  • The measures target a corridor exceeding 300 kilometers that connects to the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, a hub reported to move about 32 million tonnes of cargo.