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Saltillo civic growth and safety

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In July 2026 Saltillo secured the National Geriatrics Congress for 2027, projecting a several‑million‑peso boost and showcasing upgraded facilities. The city also marked its 449th anniversary with cultural events, a Cabildo session, the Presea Saltillo 2026 award ceremony, concerts and a videomapping show on the cathedral façade. The second‑quarter 2026 INEGI Urban Public Security Survey placed three Coahuila cities among Mexico’s five safest: Piedras Negras second, Saltillo third and Torreón fifth. Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas credited the results to a security model that combines prevention, intelligence, proximity and coordination among state police, the army, the National Guard and the navy, and announced a historic security budget exceeding 4 billion pesos, funding 18 new police and military barracks, five road‑safety arches and expanded community‑based programs. 282 police officers received training in Psychological First Aid and the “Código 100” protocol for mental‑health emergencies. Business leader Arturo Reveles highlighted the safety rankings as a competitive advantage for attracting investment, while Governor Jiménez pledged continued support for community development. The 2026 Festival Internacional de las Artes and FUTFEST drew more than 565,000 participants across 400 events, featuring about 3,900 artists—including international singer Filippa Giordano—through concerts, theatre, dance, literature, cinema and visual‑arts in venues city‑wide and in rural neighbourhoods. Saltillo’s municipal police earned international accreditation from the U.S. CALEA body in a ceremony in Omaha, underscoring the city’s coordinated security model and its reputation as one of Mexico’s most livable and economically competitive urban centres. ~~These developments illustrate Saltillo’s dual strategy~~ June 2026 ENSU data showed nationwide perception of ~~expanding its national profile through major conferences~~ insecurity fell to 59.8 % from 63.2 % a year earlier, with the lowest perceived insecurity in Piedras Negras and ~~cultural festivals while reinforcing its image~~ San Pedro Garza García. CONCANACO hailed the improvement as a ~~secure, prosperous city.~~ boost for consumer confidence, tourism and investment, while noting that extortion remains a major challenge.

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