The Governments of Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Puebla, and Hidalgo reported on the actions of the regional strategy for the prevention, combat, and prosecution of vehicle and auto parts theft, a key initiative to address safety in Mexico City and its metropolitan area. The meeting was chaired by the Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, who mentioned that 37 million people live in the metropolitan area, more than 30% of the national population, making it a crucial point for addressing people's safety.
In this meeting, topics, diagnostics, and strategies regarding the prevention and combat of vehicle, motorcycle, and auto parts theft were discussed, which cause severe economic harm to families. The Head of Government pointed out that the metropolitan area accounts for 47% of the incidence of this crime nationwide, making it imperative to remain vigilant in this regard.
The installation of a metropolitan cabinet for vehicle control and protection was agreed upon, the creation of a coordination table with the federal government for the registration and regulation of motorcycles, joint regulation to grant permits for motorcycles, and standardization of databases to create a metropolitan registry of vehicle theft. Additionally, a continuous update of the available information and a joint fiscal policy on fines, ownership, and verification were proposed.
Clara Brugada announced that the first meeting of the metropolitan region's states and the federal government will take place in 15 days, and more agreements will be signed in two months at AIFA to establish the region as one of the safest in the country. To conclude the event, Margarita González Saravia, Governor of the State of Morelos, highlighted the logistical importance of that state, connecting with Guerrero, Puebla, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City, where motorcycle and vehicle theft is one of the most relevant crimes to combat.
