Background on Clara Brugada and Her Role
Clara Brugada Molina, the current Jefa de Gobierno (Head of Government) of Mexico City, has taken significant steps to bolster the city’s security infrastructure. As a prominent political figure, Brugada Molina has been instrumental in implementing various initiatives aimed at improving public safety and welfare.
Investment in Security Technology
In a major investment of over 355 million pesos, Brugada Molina launched the installation of 30,400 new surveillance cameras and 15,200 new C5 (Command, Control, Computing, Communications, and Citizen Contact) totems. This initiative is part of the “Ojos que te Cuidan” (Eyes that Watch Over You) program, which aims to enhance security prevention and response in Mexico City.
Details of the Investment
- Total investment: More than 355 million pesos
- Number of new cameras: 30,400
- Number of new C5 totems: 15,200
Strengthening Security and Public Assistance
The new cameras and C5 totems will be strategically placed across the city’s 16 boroughs, prioritizing peripheral and distant areas from the city center. This initiative aims to provide immediate assistance during emergencies and improve the public’s sense of security, ultimately combating impunity.
Distribution of Cameras
The first batch of 30,000 cameras, costing 345 million 681,000 pesos, will be installed in public spaces across all boroughs. Brugada Molina also announced a second delivery of cameras specifically for the Mexico City Metro system.
Mexico City’s Position as a Highly Surveilled City
With this new addition, Mexico City will have a total of 113,814 cameras, making it the most surveilled city in the Americas. This number surpasses the camera count in New York City and Chicago, USA, as well as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Invitation to Citizen Participation
Brugada Molina encourages residents to join the “Ojos que te Cuidan” program and share their private camera footage when necessary to bolster city security and deter crime. The goal is to reach 50,000 cameras, surpassing those in cities like London and Seoul.
Technological Advancements in C5 Totems
Salvador Guerrero Chiprés, the C5’s General Coordinator, explained that each totem will feature two cutting-edge cameras: one fixed and one pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera capable of various movements for optimal image analysis.
Growth in Surveillance Over the Years
Under Brugada Molina’s leadership, Mexico City has seen a substantial increase in surveillance cameras. In 2018, there were 15,000 cameras; in 2019, the number rose to 43,000; and by 2022, there were over 49,000 cameras. Today, with the new installations, the city will reach 113,814 cameras.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment in this initiative? More than 355 million pesos.
- How many new cameras and totems are being installed? 30,400 cameras and 15,200 totems.
- Which boroughs will prioritize camera installation? Peripheral and distant areas from the city center.
- What is the ultimate goal for camera coverage in Mexico City? To surpass 50,000 cameras, exceeding those in cities like London and Seoul.
- What technological advancements are featured in the new C5 totems? Each totem has two cameras: one fixed and one PTZ camera for optimal image analysis.
