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Torre Centinela inaugurated in Ciudad Juárez to bolster Chihuahua security
Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos and State Security Secretary Gilberto Loya inaugurated the Torre Centinela in Ciudad Juárez, a high-tech command center designed to consolidate the state's security strategy. The 114-meter, 20-level facility serves as the hub for the Centinela Platform, integrating intelligence, artificial intelligence, and a vast surveillance network that includes over 10,000 interconnected cameras and nearly 1,800 license plate readers across 13 regions.
Officials reported that the Centinela strategy has contributed to an 18 percent reduction in intentional homicides, with the Governor noting a 46 percent decrease in the homicide rate since 2021. The project, which includes specialized equipment such as drones and anti-drone systems, was part of a contract valued at over 4.7 billion pesos. However, records indicate the state still owes Seguritech Privada at least 457.5 million pesos for the project.
The inauguration drew high-level federal officials, including representatives from the Ministry of Defense and the Navy, though it was noted that some municipal and federal representatives were absent due to political differences. While local leaders like Mayor Marco Bonilla praised the tower as a vital technological legacy, opposition members, including Morena coordinator Cuauhtémoc Estrada, criticized the event as a “cult of personality” and questioned whether the infrastructure would yield tangible results for border security compared to the need for investment in education and transport.
Entities
Auditoría Superior del Estado · Chihuahua · Chihuahua state government · Ciudad Juárez · Gilberto Loya · Gilberto Loya Chávez · Maru Campos · María Eugenia Campos Galván · Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado · Seguritech Privada · Torre Centinela
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The tower strengthens the state's security capabilities through technology and intelligence. cdj.com.mx · circuitofrontera.com · hojaderutadigital.mx · lanoticiaregional.com.mx · nortedigital.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tower is 114 meters tall and consists of 20 levels. cdj.com.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Torre Centinela is a strategic work to consolidate the state security model. cdj.com.mx · canal44.com · hojaderutadigital.mx · lanoticiaregional.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The surveillance network includes over 10,000 interconnected cameras. cdj.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Homicides in the state have decreased by 46 percent since 2021. canal44.com · nortedigital.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The state owes Seguritech Privada at least 457.5 million pesos for the project. diario.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Centinela strategy has contributed to an 18 percent reduction in intentional homicides. cdj.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The construction and equipment contract for the tower was valued at over 4.7 billion pesos. diario.mx