The Government of Jalisco has launched the 2026 Holy Week and Easter Interinstitutional Operation with a deployment of over 10,800 personnel. The operation focuses on reinforcing security on highways, tourist destinations, and public spaces due to the increased mobility in the state. The kick-off took place in the Historic Center of Guadalajara, with the participation of authorities from the three levels of government, in a context where the entity expects the arrival of thousands of visitors during the holiday period. State deployment and interinstitutional coordination During the launch event, Salvador Zamora Zamora, Secretary General of Government, emphasized that Jalisco is a national benchmark in tourism, offering beach, mountain, and religious destinations that attract local, national, and international visitors. "The objective is clear: for those visiting Jalisco to enjoy it with peace of mind and for our families to return home safely," stressed the secretary. Operational coverage and emergency response Sergio Ramírez López, General Director of the Jalisco State Civil Protection and Fire Department, reported that they will have a force of approximately 1,800 personnel, including firefighters, paramedics, and rescuers from the state's 125 municipalities, as well as the Government of Jalisco. They will be joined by nearly 2,000 forest firefighters from municipal, state, federal, and civil organizations, prepared to respond to emergencies, particularly in areas at risk of forest fires. As part of the operation, it was also shared that ambulances, rescue vehicles, fire trucks, immediate response motorcycles, boats, and helicopters will be deployed, allowing for preventive and response presence on beaches, highways, mountains, religious centers, tourist destinations, and high-traffic areas. Surveillance and prevention during the high season Juan Pablo Hernández, Secretary of Security of the State, announced that over 7,000 police elements will be deployed throughout the state, with a presence in beach, mountain, lake, "Magic Towns," and municipalities with high attendance due to religious celebrations, such as San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Tepatitlán, Arandas, Zapotlanejo, San Juan de los Lagos, Lagos de Moreno, Tapalpa, and Tonalá. The operation includes a hybrid surveillance scheme with ground, air, and technological patrol through the use of helicopters, drones, and specialized units. Likewise, the State Highway Police will patrol the state road network to provide support, guidance, and timely assistance to the public. Recommendations for the public Ramírez López called for social responsibility, reminding that most incidents during Holy Week are related to traffic accidents and drownings, so citizens were urged to respect speed limits, avoid driving tired or under the influence of alcohol, check the mechanical conditions of their vehicles, and follow the instructions of the authorities at all times. Citizens were also recommended to take preventive measures before leaving home, such as turning off gas, water, and electricity supplies, and downloading the Jalisco Alerta application, which allows for receiving preventive information and real-time alerts.
