Introduction to Clara Brugada Molina and Her Role
Clara Brugada Molina, the current Jefa de Gobierno (Head of Government) of Mexico City, has been at the forefront of implementing security measures to combat crime and insecurity within the capital. Her administration has focused on a 3-P strategy for crime prevention, which includes police proximity to the people, territorial patrols, and increased video surveillance points.
Key Achievements in Reducing Crime
- High-impact crimes reduction: In the first 303 days of her administration, Brugada Molina reported a 13% decrease in high-impact crimes, a 9% reduction in intentional homicides, and a 12% decline in vehicle theft (both with and without violence) compared to 2024.
- Vehicle theft reduction: Since January 2019, vehicle theft has dropped by 55%, and by 12% compared to 2024. Violent vehicle theft has also decreased by 80% since 2019 and by 35% compared to 2024.
- Extortion arrests: A total of 238 people have been apprehended for extortion or attempted extortion, marking a 50% increase compared to the previous year.
Initiatives in Mental Health and Education
In addition to security measures, Brugada Molina has emphasized mental health and education initiatives. The “Vida Plena, Corazón Contento” (Full Life, Happy Heart) program has reached over 509,000 students, teachers, and parents since its launch in March. In October alone, 155,000 individuals were attended to through workshops, jornadas (extended sessions), and canalizaciones. The Auxilio Escolar program supported 255 secondary schools and 166 upper-level institutions with 6,156 jornadas.
Support from Other Government Officials
Pablo Vázquez Camacho, Secretary of Security Ciudadana (SSC), reported that 7,262 people were detained for high-impact crimes in the past year. The SSC seized over 800 kg of marijuana, 154 kg of cocaine, 84 kg of methamphetamine, and more than 5,000 crystal doses. Additionally, over a thousand firearms, 128 magazines, and more than 8,000 bullets were confiscated along with over 3,900 vehicles, 284 stripped motorcycles, and more than 17,000 tons of auto parts.
Bertha Alcalde Luján, Fiscal General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México (FGJCDMX), highlighted that the reduction in high-impact crimes is accompanied by an increase in justice provision. Detentions and judicializations grew by 17.9% compared to 2024, with a 32% decrease in feminicides (from 59 cases in 2024 to 40 in 2025) and a 25.7% increase in intentional homicide detentions and judicializations (from 657 to 826).
911 Emergency Calls Reduction
Salvador Guerrero Chiprés, head of the C5, reported that emergency calls to 911 decreased by nearly 11% compared to 2024, aligning with the reduction in criminal activities in Mexico City. This marks the first time in over a year that daily calls fell below 4,000, representing a 14.2% decrease and serving as a direct indicator of improved security and coexistence in the capital.
