The coordinator of the C5, Salvador Guerrero Chiprés, reported that in Mexico City there are more than 80,000 surveillance cameras managed by the C5, the control center that also houses services such as 911 for emergencies and the seismic alert. This organization is fundamental in the security strategy by providing pre-hospital and hospital care mechanisms through telemedicine.
The head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, presented a new strategy on November 11 to combat extortion in the capital. This initiative includes a reform of the local Penal Code with sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years in prison for extortion criminals and the launch of the anti-extortion line: 55 5036 3301, available 24 hours a day. This line provides psychological and legal support to victims and receives reports.
Furthermore, preventive workshops will be held aimed at neighbors, merchants, and entrepreneurs, and a specialized Prosecutor's Office for extortion will be created within the capital's Attorney General's Office. Salvador Guerrero Chiprés mentioned that the phenomenon of extortion has evolved with the increasing use of technologies and mobile phones. The new line aims to dismantle the normalization of this crime, being the first of its kind in Latin America.
Despite these efforts, 93% of crimes in CDMX go unreported, and women are the main victims of extortion, representing 65% of cases. It is recommended to hang up on suspicious calls, communicate with the authorities, and report anonymously through the new anti-extortion line of the C5 at 55 5036 3301.
