Despite claims by Governor Layda Sansores and Secretary Marcela Muñoz that Campeche is a safe state, official data and reports from specialized organizations suggest otherwise.
Ciudad del Carmen: A Hotspot for Crime
According to a report by Cambio22, Ciudad del Carmen has become the most unsafe city in Campeche, surpassing even the capital. Its strategic location, deep-sea port, oil installations, and proximity to Tabasco and Yucatán make it a vital hub for organized crime. The percentage of residents hearing gunshots and identifying drug sales points has increased from 7.6% to 17.8%.
Declining Trust in Police
Confidence in the Municipal and State police has decreased, as highlighted by the group México Evalúa in their report “Urban Violence: Where are the Priorities?”. President Claudia Sheinbaum recently acknowledged the rise in drug trafficking and other crimes in the state, a reality that neither the Army nor Governor Sansores have fully addressed.
Alarming Statistics
México Evalúa’s September analysis, based on the National Urban Security Survey (ENSU), places Campeche among the top five cities with the highest increase in perceived insecurity, rising from 67.7% to 73.0%. Ciudad del Carmen is now a hotspot, with a significant rise in the perception of insecurity.
Clandestine Graves and High-Caliber Weapons
Reports of clandestine graves, high-caliber weapons, and tactical equipment seizures in Campeche and Carmen highlight the severity of the situation. Authorities have discovered clandestine runways and vehicles with hitmen, further indicating the presence of organized crime.
Organized Crime Presence
Unofficially, it is known that criminal groups like Los Chapitos and the Cartel Nueva Generación have formed an alliance, boosting their activities in Campeche and Carmen. This coastal city has become a bunker for criminals, with stolen fuel, money laundering, and weapon caches.
Rising Public Insecurity
Residents of Carmen feel increasingly unsafe, with the social perception of public insecurity rising from 61.7% to 65.9%. The city ranks fourth in drug sales and consumption points, a significant risk factor for violence and crime.
Despite these alarming statistics, Governor Sansores and President Sheinbaum continue to insist that Campeche is a safe state, ignoring the harsh reality faced by its citizens.
Source: Tribuna de Campeche
