The governments of Puebla and Oaxaca, led by governors Alejandro Armenta and Salomón Jara, respectively, have agreed to strengthen surveillance in 44 adjacent municipalities of both states to promote peace and security. This initiative aims to prevent and combat crimes committed by criminal gangs operating at the borders of both regions.
The Attorney General of Oaxaca, José Rodríguez Alamilla, noted that 26 municipalities in Oaxaca border Puebla, which makes it easier for criminals to commit crimes in one state and take refuge in the other, endangering security in the border areas. For its part, Puebla shares 18 municipalities with Oaxaca, highlighting the importance of joint collaboration to ensure security in the region.
The Puebla governor, Alejandro Armenta Mier, confirmed the identification of criminal groups operating in both entities; however, he refrained from providing details due to the confidential nature of the signed agreement. He emphasized that this pact reinforces security at the borders of both states and establishes effective strategies to combat crime.
Armenta stressed that the agreement is essential to improve security in border areas and represents a crucial step towards ensuring peace in both territories, aligning with the vision of President Claudia Sheinbaum to build a safer country. Francisco Sánchez González, Secretary of Security of Puebla, added that Puebla already has similar agreements with Tlaxcala and Morelos, demonstrating the commitment of the Puebla government to security and highlighting that "security knows no boundaries, because criminals do not recognize borders."
