The municipal authorities of Guadalajara have announced the deployment of a large-scale security and prevention operation for Holy Week 2026. The actions will be focused mainly on temples, public squares, tourist corridors, markets, shopping centers, and recreational areas. Head of the department, Jenny de la Torre Ruelas, informed that there will be staff and units strategically distributed to handle emergencies and carry out preventive work. "We will have 70 officers and 10 units, which will be strategically distributed at different points in the municipality. It should be noted that special attention will be given to temples, public squares, tourist corridors, markets, shopping centers, and recreational areas, such as the Barranca de Huentitán and Bosque de los Colomos," she detailed. Likewise, a specific operation will be implemented in the city's first square due to the visit of the Seven Temples, with actions of prevention, guidance, and pre-hospital care. Public Safety with land and air surveillance. The Citizen Security Commission reported that the operation will include land and air surveillance. According to Commissioner Ismael Ramírez Méndez, 800 police officers will participate, supported by 300 patrol cars, 100 bicycles, and 100 motorcycles, in addition to the Zeus helicopter and four drones. The deployment will be divided into two fronts: one in the historic center and another on avenues and colonies of the municipality. The population was also recommended to take preventive measures when going on vacation, such as not leaving homes unattended and reporting suspicious activities. Medical Services issue preventive recommendations. The Municipal Medical Services Directorate informed that there will be staff available at events and gatherings. The head, José de Jesús Méndez de Lira, urged citizens to maintain self-care measures during the vacation period. Among the recommendations are to avoid consuming food in public, stay hydrated, and limit prolonged exposure to the sun. Free tourist routes announced. The Municipal Tourism Directorate announced that 87 free tourist routes will be held from March 30 to April 12, aimed at residents and visitors. "We will have a total of 87 tourist routes, of which 39 will be by bus, 48 will be pedestrian, and 10 will be inter-municipal with Tonalá and with Zapotlanejo." Among the scheduled routes are thematic tours such as "Mariachi and Charrería" and "Sensory Guadalajara.".
