# Inauguration and operational rollout of Torre Centinela

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inauguration-of-torre-centinela-security-hub
> Updated: 2026-09-10T03:43:03.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

The Chihuahua State Government has inaugurated the Torre Centinela in Ciudad Juárez, a 20-story, 114-meter-tall surveillance and operational coordination complex. Serving as the command center for the ‘Centinela strategy,’ the facility integrates intelligence from 13 regions using over 10,000 interconnected cameras, nearly 1,800 license plate readers, and various drone and anti-drone systems to facilitate real-time coordination between municipal, state, and federal agencies.

Governor Maru Campos and State Security Secretary Gilberto Loya led the inauguration, noting that the Centinela model has contributed to significant crime reductions. Specifically, authorities reported an 18 percent drop in intentional homicides and a 46 percent decrease in the overall homicide rate since 2021. The complex is designed to house more than 600 personnel and utilize artificial intelligence to process surveillance data.

Despite these reported successes, the project has faced scrutiny. Critics, including Morena coordinator Cuauhtémoc Estrada, have questioned the emphasis on ‘monumental architecture’ rather than direct resource allocation for border infrastructure, with some labeling the event a ‘cult of personality.’ Furthermore, while the total project value exceeded 4.7 billion pesos, financial records indicate the state still owes approximately 457.5 million pesos to the contractor, Seguritech Privada.

Operational details have since emerged regarding the facility’s specialized command centers. Level 15 houses the C7-IA center, which manages 911 emergency reports by integrating citizen data with video surveillance to coordinate authorities. Level 16 serves as the Tactical Analysis Command Center, utilizing the Centinela Platform for land, aerial, and virtual tracking. This intelligence supports the Special Detective Group and allows the SWAT Special Force to conduct technical interventions through the UNOPEM operational cycle.

## Claims

- The Torre Centinela is a strategic work to consolidate the state security model. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The tower strengthens the state's security capabilities through technology and intelligence. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Homicides in the state have decreased by 46 percent since 2021. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The tower is 114 meters tall and consists of 20 levels. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The surveillance network includes over 10,000 interconnected cameras. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Centinela strategy has contributed to an 18 percent reduction in intentional homicides. (single source)
- The construction and equipment contract for the tower was valued at over 4.7 billion pesos. (single source)
- The state owes Seguritech Privada at least 457.5 million pesos for the project. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Torre Centinela implements advanced intelligence and emergency coordination

Mexico's Torre Centinela uses the C7-IA and tactical analysis centers to integrate intelligence, 911 emergency reports, and specialized forces like SWAT for coordinated state security responses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torre-centinela-implements-advanced-intelligence-and-emergency-coordination

### 2026-09-08: Torre Centinela inaugurated in Ciudad Juárez to bolster Chihuahua security

Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos inaugurated the Torre Centinela in Ciudad Juárez, a 114-meter high-tech security hub integrating AI and 10,000 cameras to coordinate state-wide crime prevention and monitoring.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torre-centinela-inaugurated-in-chihuahua-as-security-hub

### 2026-09-06: Torre Centinela hosts first flag-raising ceremony in Ciudad Juárez

The Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat held the first flag-raising ceremony at the new Torre Centinela in Ciudad Juárez, marking a new symbol of technological and tactical security.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torre-centinela-hosts-first-flag-raising-ceremony-in-ciudad-jurez

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