In this context, the strategy aims to turn key sectors such as transport, tourism, and health into an active network of citizen surveillance. Protection network during the World Cup. The campaign proposes that millions of visitors also represent millions of watchful eyes. To this end, the following initiatives are being promoted: training for drivers and tourism personnel to detect signs of human trafficking; immediate response protocols for potential cases; coordination between local, federal, and international authorities; comprehensive care with lawyers and specialized psychologists. The executive secretary of the Citizen Council, Ramón Beltrán Arellano, highlighted that security during the World Cup will depend on citizen participation: turning mass mobility into an active protection network will be key to saving lives. Gabriela González García, in turn, emphasized that the goal is to achieve a World Cup with 'zero tolerance for exploitation,' where every social actor contributes to identifying and reporting risks. The Citizen Council maintains the National Line and Chat against Human Trafficking (800 55 33 000), which provides free, confidential attention and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised alarms in Mexico City. Faced with the increase in risks associated with mass events, the Citizen Council for Security and Justice of Mexico City, in alliance with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, SINTRATA, and the company Uber, launched the 'World Cup Without Trafficking' campaign, a strategy focused on the prevention, detection, and reporting of the crime of human trafficking. Data that raises alarms. According to international estimates, 50 million people in the world are victims of exploitation. In Mexico, more than 96% of human trafficking cases are not reported, which reflects a high level of invisibility of the crime. The National Line and Chat against Human Trafficking has provided more than 24,500 assistances since its creation. In the last two years, nearly 200 rescues of victims have been achieved thanks to these support mechanisms. Mass tourism, a risk factor. Authorities warn that events like the 2026 World Cup generate a high concentration of people and international tourism, which can increase the risk of trafficking, especially for sexual exploitation.
