San Pedro Cholula appoints new security chief

Mayor Tonantzin Fernández has announced a leadership change in the San Pedro Cholula Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC). Lieutenant Víctor Haziel Villeda Fuentes has been appointed as the new head of the department, succeeding Captain Juan Villegas.

The transition follows mandatory rotation protocols within the Mexican Navy (SEMAR), as Captain Villegas moves to a new role of greater responsibility within the naval institution. During the official announcement, the municipal government highlighted significant reductions in crime rates achieved during Villegas's tenure through coordination with state and federal authorities.

Reported decreases in criminal activity include an 86% drop in sexual abuse, a 56% reduction in residential robbery, and a 50% decrease in simple rape and business robbery. Notably, the municipality reported zero feminicides over the last two years. Security strategies implemented under the current administration include a 10% salary increase for police officers and the creation of specialized units, such as the Tourist Police, the Immediate Attention Unit for Women (UDAIM), and a K9 unit.