In the midst of Holy Week, when much of public activity slows down, the governor of Puebla, Alejandro Armenta, did the opposite: he stayed in the territory. During the tourist and religious season, Puebla projects an image of lagging in basic services and a security strategy that fails to convince. The political message is clear: while the state seeks to position itself as active and present, the municipal government risks appearing absent in the face of the city's most visible problems. "Your safety is our priority." In a city facing daily issues—garbage, potholes, non-functioning streetlights, and deteriorated public spaces—the demand is not minor: presence and results. Armenta himself has said it bluntly: municipalities should not focus only on "grand projects," but on the basics—cleaning, urban maintenance, and order. According to official figures, cargo theft shows a downward trend both nationally and in Puebla, with significant reductions between 2024 and 2026. Among potholes, urban backlogs, and deficient services, the city seems to move by a different logic… so bumpy that, if one is not careful, even the crew of Artemis II could get confused about the destination and think they had already landed before reaching the Moon. This Good Friday, enjoy Puebla, its traditions, and your family while we take care of your peace of mind with the #PueblaSegura operation. While the state government deploys operations and boasts coordination with federal forces, accusations grow over the absence of Mayor Pepe Chedraui. To this is added the deployment of operations like "Escalón" and the Balam Strategy, which include real-time monitoring, drones, and aerial surveillance, in addition to the LAICA line with permanent attention for transporters. However, beyond the statistics, perception in the capital weighs heavily. By air and by land, we protect tourists and locals in coordination with law enforcement. A message that, read between the lines, also marks political distance. The contrast is accentuated by the numbers. The narrative is one of control, permanent presence, and response capability in days of high mobility. But at ground level, in the Puebla capital, the story is different. With overflights, surveillance operations, and coordination by land and air, the governor sought to send a clear message: security does not stop. From the air, Armenta supervised works, reinforced deployments, and highlighted a scheme based on the "land-air binomial," supported by helicopters, specialized equipment, and the announcement of new drones.
