# Mexican highway robbery and security response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-highway-robbery-and-security-response
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:32:35.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, an incident on the México-Puebla highway highlighted security concerns and criticism of law enforcement. A truck driver reported being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery by armed individuals. The driver alleged that the Guardia Nacional failed to provide immediate aid, instead issuing a fine for parking in a prohibited area and towing his vehicle.

By early September, the Guardia Nacional responded to highway theft concerns by launching a security operation titled “Cero robos en carreteras” (Zero highway robberies). This initiative, led by General Iván Navarrete Torres, focuses on the federal highway corridor between Querétaro and Guanajuato through coordinated efforts between the National Guard and State Highway Police. Officials reported that vehicle and transport robberies on Guanajuato’s state highways had previously decreased by 63.2%.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Guardia Nacional launches highway robbery prevention plan in Guanajuato

The Mexican National Guard has launched the “Cero robos en carreteras” operation to combat highway robberies, focusing on the Querétaro-Guanajuato corridor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-nacional-launches-highway-robbery-prevention-plan-in-guanajuato

### 2026-08-25: Truck driver shot during attempted robbery on México-Puebla highway

A truck driver was shot during an attempted robbery on the México-Puebla highway and later accused the Guardia Nacional of failing to provide aid, issuing a fine instead.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/truck-driver-shot-during-attempted-robbery-on-mxico-puebla-highway

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