Capital authorities reported that as part of Holy Week 2026, a security operation will be deployed, with the objective of protecting national and foreign tourists. On social media X, the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) informed about the details of the Holy Week 2026 operation, from March 27 to April 12. Holy Week 2026 Operation: Who will participate? The CDMX Police will deploy more than 10,800 police officers, supported by: 742 vehicles, 15 motorcycles, 5 tow trucks, 10 ambulances, 10 motorcycles ambulances, and permanent helicopter flights. The Mexico City Attorney General's Office, the Traffic Police, and the Tourist Police will also join the operation. The team will carry out surveillance, prevention, and assistance tasks on road accesses, high-traffic areas, tourist centers, religious spaces, and in public transport, such as the Metro. Authorities reported that the "Drive Without Alcohol" program will be present at strategic points in the CDMX to prevent traffic accidents. One strategic point to monitor during the Holy Week 2026 holidays is Nueva Viga, as commercial activity increases significantly during these dates. Holy Week vacations will generate significant economic flow. The business tourism sector reported an expected economic flow of 134.8 billion pesos during the Holy Week period. The National Business Tourism Council (CNET) estimates that the Holy Week season is shaping up to be one of the periods of greatest dynamism for Mexico's tourism economy. "The period will generate a total tourist consumption of 134.8 billion pesos, with a contribution to the Tourism Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 80.5 billion pesos, which will represent an impact of approximately 0.2 percent on the national GDP," added CNET. The analysis identifies a robust internal demand, driven by factors such as the tradition of traveling during this season, the proactivity of the tourism industry, and the strength of the exchange rate.
