# Surveillance expansion in Tulum

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/surveillance-expansion-in-tulum
> Updated: 2026-09-01T19:45:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Tulum, the municipal government has significantly expanded its surveillance infrastructure, increasing the number of active security cameras from 400 to over 1,850 units. 

This expansion was supported by local businesses, which are now required to install surveillance systems as a condition of their operating licenses. These private systems are integrated into the municipal command and control center (C2). Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo stated that this increased surveillance has contributed to a reduction in homicide rates by as much as 80 percent, attributing the results to coordination between security institutions and citizen participation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Tulum expands security camera network to over 1,850 units

Tulum's security camera network has grown to over 1,850 units, with Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo claiming the increased surveillance has helped reduce homicide rates by up to 80 percent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tulum-expands-security-camera-network-to-over-1850-units

### 2026-08-26: Cancun taxis to install security cameras connected to authorities

Cancun is implementing a new security initiative where 700 local taxis will install high-tech cameras connected to authorities to improve passenger safety and driver accountability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancun-taxis-to-install-security-cameras-connected-to-authorities

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