Attention to Causes Strategy adds 7.3 million services

The Mexican Security Cabinet reported strong results against organized crime. Between October 2024 and June 2026, 2,627 clandestine laboratories and methamphetamine concentration areas were dismantled. In addition, 498.98 tons of drugs were seized, including 5 million 546 thousand fentanyl pills. 31,366 firearms were also seized and 59,582 people were arrested.

Results against extortion and during the 2026 World Cup

Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), reported that since July 6, 2026, the National Strategy against Extortion has managed to arrest 1,674 extortionists. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than 124 thousand security elements, mainly from the Armed Forces and the National Guard, participated in the operation.

“They provided security, guidance and attention to millions of attendees in stadiums, airports, training centers, mobility routes, festivals and public spaces,” he explained.

The Kukulkan Plan, implemented during the tournament, included more than 280 operations in stadiums and Fanfests in Mexico City, Jalisco and Nuevo León. Mexico hosted 13 matches, received 17 teams and hosted seven training centers.

Seizure of cocaine and relevant arrests

In six operations in Chiapas, Colima, Guerrero and Michoacán, the Secretary of the Navy seized more than 5 tons of cocaine. 24 people were arrested and boats, engines and satellite communication equipment were seized. García Harfuch highlighted that since September 2024, the Navy has seized nearly 77 tons of cocaine in maritime operations.

The daily average of intentional homicides decreased 48% between September 2024 and June 2026. Arrests of criminal leaders were reported:

• At the Tijuana International Airport, 11 people arrested with 165 kilos of cocaine.
• In Pueblo Nuevo, Hidalgo, Francisco Javier “N”, alleged leader of a cell of the Pacific Cartel, was arrested. Machine guns, grenades and more than 2,000 cartridges were seized.
• In Mexico City, Alberto “N”, alias “El Virus”, leader of a criminal organization was arrested.
• In Michoacán, César “N” was arrested for his connection with an attack where five state police officers lost their lives.
• In Culiacán, Sinaloa, during an operation, Christian Guadalupe “N”, alias “El Texas”, died after attacking military personnel.

Network against extortion in Morelos

In Morelos, 2,200 people have been arrested and 519 firearms and 858 kilos of drugs have been seized since October 2024. A protection network against extortion was formed with more than 1,100 establishments, including businesses and markets. Tours are carried out in 46 neighborhoods to strengthen prevention.

The hearing scheduled for this Tuesday against Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), for the crime of family violence, was held without the presence of the victim, María Felicia Jiménez Lavie. Through a document presented by his legal advisor, he reported that he will not appear before the judicial authority.

Absence of the victim in the process

The letter, addressed to the Control Judge Adriana Correa Ortiz, details that on July 13, 2026, the victim had a video call on the Meet platform with the Public Ministry agent Juan Carlos Lagunas Suástegui, the legal advisor Aleida Ramírez Catalán and a psychologist. At that meeting, the scope of the conditional suspension of the process was explained to her, after she previously expressed her intention to grant forgiveness to her husband.

The document also indicates that María Felicia faces an intense media siege that has prevented her from leading a normal life. She remains sheltered in her home along with her children, especially the minor, to protect them from public exposure.

“The media have been cruel and do not give us time or space,” says the writing.

The legal advisor confirmed the identity of the victim during the video call by showing his passport and professional license. With this notification, María Felicia’s defense states that she will not come to personally ratify the document requesting an alternative exit to the process.

After a brief recess, the judge will resume the hearing to determine the course of the case and the legal situation of Rodríguez Padilla.

Alleged perpetrator arrested

In a joint operation during the early hours of the morning, state, federal and military forces detained Rafael “N” in the Santa Fe residential complex in San Andrés Cholula. He is accused of being responsible for at least twelve gun attacks against vehicles on the Vía Atlixcáyotl, Periférico Ecológico and Camino Real a Cholula.

The incidents, which occurred in recent months, had generated concern among the inhabitants of the metropolitan area of ​​Puebla. The authorities concentrated their search on Vía Atlixcáyotl after an increase in gunshots on that road.

Experts had criticized the official response. Researcher Valente Tallabs González, from the UPAEP, pointed out:

An issue that concerns all of us who live in the city of Puebla is a fact that cannot be isolated, it is not enough to open a research folder, it is not enough for it to be resolved.

Tallabs warned that a lack of communication and timely action increased the risk of the attacks continuing. “The authority has to demonstrate that it is actively protecting the population, because we all feel vulnerable at any time of the day,” he added.

The arrest was made through a search. So far, no further details about the judicial process have been revealed.