Introduction
To ensure the Anti-Extortion Law doesn’t become “idle,” the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Concanaco-Servytur) introduced the Interactive Incidences of Criminal Offenses Observatory. This tool will monitor information about criminal incidents affecting commerce, services, and tourism.
Background on Extortion
Extortion has become a significant concern for businesses, with a 1% increase in cases reported by entrepreneurs from the 12 entities with the highest delinquency rate in 2025 compared to the previous year. Octavio de la Torre, Concanaco’s president, emphasized the need for coordination among institutions to monitor and address these cases effectively.
Survey Results
- 78% of the entities surveyed reported a 1.2% increase in perceived delinquency compared to the 2024 study.
Addressing the Extortion Problem
Concanaco acknowledges extortion as an unacceptable part of daily life or an inevitable business cost. The organization advocates for institutional coordination, prevention, guidance, and denunciation mechanisms that build trust without re-victimizing those facing risks.
Key Areas of Focus
- Homicide, kidnapping, extortion, and property security related to business robbery, vehicle theft, and transportation theft.
Observatory’s Role
The observatory aims to help disseminate information and create a community focused on security. Concanaco will leverage its network of business chambers and the observatory to support the national strategy and implement it at the local level.
Objectives for 2026
Concanaco’s goal is to enhance coordination, reliable denunciation, intelligence, and reduce extortion against businesses by 2026.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Interactive Incidences of Criminal Offenses Observatory? It’s a monitoring and analysis tool for trends, red flags, and extortion modalities affecting commerce, services, and tourism.
- Why was the observatory created? To ensure the Anti-Extortion Law is effectively implemented and not left idle.
- What percentage increase in extortion cases was reported by entrepreneurs? A 1% increase in extortion cases was reported by entrepreneurs from the 12 entities with the highest delinquency rate in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- What are the key areas of focus for Concanaco? Homicide, kidnapping, extortion, and property security related to business robbery, vehicle theft, and transportation theft.
- What are Concanaco’s objectives for 2026? Enhance coordination, reliable denunciation, intelligence, and reduce extortion against businesses.
