Overview
- México’s National Guard says more than 20,000 personnel now patrol over 50,000 kilometers of federal highways under the “Cero robo a carreteras” operation, with priority routes in Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
- After talks with protesting carriers, the force is opening direct lines to state and territorial coordinators and pressing for formal complaints to speed responses to incidents.
- Officials report a recent drop in cargo theft and vehicle recoveries, including a roughly 38% national decline cited by Querétaro’s coordinator and 14 cases recorded in that state this year on two high‑risk stretches.
- The strategy sets five pillars that include prevention, intelligence and prosecution, field operations, and new tools like GPS tracking, electronic seals, real‑time monitoring and AI video, plus clear communication.
- Transport leaders still report robberies, extortion and at least 18 driver disappearances in the first quarter, which keeps pressure on federal and local authorities that split responsibility for road security.