Overview
- The city formally presented the Unidad de Protección Ciudadana Centro Histórico on May 27, merging the former Centro and Alameda sectors into a single operational command.
- The new force will deploy 686 officers and 45 patrol vehicles organized into 20 quadrants and led by inspector jefe Juan Luis Amaro López.
- Officers will wear fluorescent yellow jackets for quick identification and their work will be supported by about 7,000 C5 surveillance cameras across the five‑square‑kilometre zone.
- City officials cited enforcement results to justify the change, saying 68 people were arrested for high‑impact crimes from January 1 to May 24, 2026, and that intentional homicides fell about 20% versus the same period in 2025.
- The UPC is part of a wider ‘100 actions’ plan for the Centro Histórico that pairs more policing with new lighting, transport routes and housing projects to boost safety for residents, workers and tourists during large events such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup fan activities.