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Crime and public security in Córdoba, Veracruz

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2026-10-19 22:33 UTC → 2026-10-24 09:50 UTC · added removed

Criminal activity in Córdoba, Veracruz, has been remains a persistent issue characterized by both individual incidents and broader systemic trends. Early Recent reports highlighted specific crimes, including include the physical assault and robbery of a taxi driver near the Los Lienzos residential area, as well as where the victim, identified by the call sign ‘El Vampiro’, was physically attacked and his rental vehicle vandalism in seized. Additionally, vehicle thefts continue to rise, such as the city center. Subsequent data recent theft of a Dodge Caravan, prompting citizens to question the effectiveness of the Municipal Police led by Luis Ángel Vargas Miranda. Data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) indicates that the municipality continues to face high crime rates despite significant municipal security investments. Between January and September 2026, Córdoba ranked highly in the state for sexual offenses and violence against women. Specifically, the municipality recorded 71 cases of sexual offenses and 370 cases involving domestic, gender-based, or feminicide violence, ranking fourth in the state for both categories. Furthermore, the municipality ranked third in the state for violent robberies against businesses. While Mayor Manuel Alonso Cerezo has allocated over 120 million pesos toward public security, federal security—including 15.6 million pesos for leasing patrol vehicles—federal data suggests that these measures have not yielded tangible results. For instance, violent robberies against businesses increased during certain months of the year, from 8 cases in May to 23 in July, leading to ongoing criticism regarding the effectiveness of these public expenditures.

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  1. 2026-10-24 09:50 UTC Crime and public security in Córdoba, Veracruz
  2. 2026-10-19 22:33 UTC Crime and public security in Córdoba, Veracruz

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