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Security perception and school safety responses in Coahuila

Overview

Coahuila has been identified as the state with the highest perceived security in Mexico according to the ENVIPE 2026 survey, reporting a safety perception rate of 71.5%. Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas attributed this to the ‘Modelo Coahuila,’ a strategy utilizing prevention, proximity, intelligence, and force. This approach involves over 8 billion pesos in investments for infrastructure and equipment for state and federal security forces, including the Mexican Army, Navy, and National Guard.

Building on this framework, State Attorney General Federico Fernández Montañez announced the creation of a new State Highway Police division to focus on surveillance and incident response on federal and state highways. Governor Jiménez Salinas recently presented the ‘Coahuila Security Model’ to the Mexican Senate, emphasizing its 15-year development and increased investment in cybersecurity to combat digital crimes like extortion and identity theft. He also noted the expansion of video surveillance into remote areas and strengthened coordination with authorities in Texas regarding border security.

Following a violent attack on October 1 at General Secondary School No. 13 in Torreón, which resulted in the death of a subdirector and several injuries, the state is intensifying its response. The Coahuila State Congress has unanimously proposed actions to strengthen school security and investigate the incident. Governor Jiménez Salinas announced that state and municipal agencies will coordinate to reinforce violence prevention and socio-emotional support programs, specifically strengthening mental health brigades in secondary and preparatory schools.

In a related incident at Federal Secondary School No. 2, authorities activated security protocols after students posted threatening messages on social media, leading to temporary remote learning. Meanwhile, General Secondary School No. 13 has transitioned to distance learning pending a supervised return to campus. Medical reports indicate a 13-year-old student injured in the initial attack has successfully undergone reconstructive surgery on his left hand.

Entities

Coahuila · Manolo Jiménez Salinas · Javier Díaz González · Saltillo · INEGI

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities activated security protocols at Federal Secondary School No. 2 after students posted threatening messages on social media.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Coahuila government is reinforcing mental health and addiction prevention programs in schools.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Coahuila State Congress unanimously agreed to measures following the attack at General Secondary School No. 13.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The attack on October 1 at General Secondary School No. 13 resulted in the death of a subdirector and left a 13-year-old student seriously injured.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two siblings identified as suspects in the attack have been formally charged.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 13-year-old student injured in the attack underwent successful reconstructive surgery on his left hand.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Classes at General Secondary School No. 13 have transitioned to remote learning as of October 5.

Timeline

23 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
Torreón school attack triggers security and mental health response
Following a fatal attack at a Torreón secondary school, Coahuila authorities are reinforcing mental health programs and school security while managing new threats at a nearby institution.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Coahuila Governor presents state security model to Mexican Senate
Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas presented the Coahuila Security Model to the Mexican Senate, emphasizing cybersecurity, inter-agency coordination, and expanded surveillance to maintain the state's safety status
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Coahuila security model proposed as template for other Mexican states
Leaders in Coahuila and Saltillo are advocating for the ‘Coahuila Model’ of security, citing successful coordination between federal, state, and municipal forces alongside active citizen participation.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Coahuila implements new social programs and highway police
Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas launched a food assistance program in Coahuila and announced a 3 billion peso investment in public services, alongside new highway police units to improve regional security.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Coahuila ranks first in Mexico for perceived security
Coahuila has ranked first in Mexico for perceived security according to the ENVIPE 2026 survey, with 71.5% of residents reporting feeling safe under the ‘Modelo Coahuila’ strategy.

Sources

canal44.com · capitalcoahuila.com.mx · democratacoahuila.com · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · elnoreste.mx · eltiempomx.com · estamosaqui.mx · excelsior.com.mx · julioastillero.com · lideresmexicanos.com · massinformacion.com.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · newshidalgo.com.mx · noticiasnrt.com · promobil.de · rotativo.com.mx · saltillo.gob.mx · segundoasegundo.com · vanguardia.com.mx

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