Overview
- The state deployed more than 4,000 security personnel for Holy Week from state police, the Army, the Navy and the National Guard.
- Helicopters, drones and road patrols are focused on Puebla city and nearby towns, with Governor Alejandro Armenta conducting aerial checks.
- Officials report sharp drops in cargo theft since 2024 tied to targeted responses like Escalón, Estrategia Balam and the LAICA tip line.
- The government projects more than 950,000 visitors this week with expected spending above 1 billion pesos.
- Local commentary points to potholes, trash and broken streetlights in the capital, raising pressure on Mayor Pepe Chedraui despite the security push.