Pasajero Seguro operates in 60 points of CDMX; report 50% reduction in thefts to public transport

The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office confirmed Thursday that dogs killed after walking through Parque España in the Condesa neighborhood ingested metamidophos, a highly toxic insecticide and acaricide. Capital prosecutor Bertha Alcalde announced the findings during a press conference, stating that forensic chemical tests identified the substance used in the attack. She explained that the poison was introduced into meat baits placed throughout the area. Authorities have located fourteen such baits in the vicinity. Four were found Tuesday inside Parque España, nine appeared Wednesday within the park and adjacent streets, and one additional bait was discovered Thursday on nearby thoroughfares. Four dogs have died after consuming the toxic substance, according to the prosecution. Two formal complaints have been filed with the capital attorney general’s office regarding the incident. While no suspect has been formally identified yet, officials stated they are continuing to review video surveillance footage, conduct expert examinations, and interview witnesses. The investigation was opened under charges of animal cruelty and mistreatment. On Wednesday, authorities responded to a report at a veterinary clinic on Pachuca Street, where several dogs received medical attention for ailments suffered while walking in the park. Information gathered indicated that two of these animals died from possible poisoning. The Citizen Security Commission, the Animal Surveillance Brigade, and the Environmental and Land Use Planning Agency, in coordination with the Cuauhtémoc district government, are conducting preventive patrols around Parque España to protect pets visiting the site. Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, the head of the Cuauhtémoc district administration, visited the zone to monitor the situation. She described the act as premeditated and noted that legal proceedings had already been initiated. The Citizen Security Commission urged residents to report any behavior threatening animal integrity or suspicious activity. Citizens can contact the Secretary’s Contact Unit via phone number 55 5208 9898 or submit information through official social media accounts associated with the security department. Separate from the animal poisoning case, the Citizen Security Commission announced data regarding its Safe Passenger program. Operating in sixty locations across the capital, this initiative involves random checks of public transport users. Officials claimed the program contributed to a fifty percent reduction in thefts on public transit since 2024. This announcement came during an operation supervised by security chief Pablo Vázquez Camacho at the intersection of Mariano Escobedo Avenue and Marina National Street in the Miguel Hidalgo district. During the inspection, police officers conducted random searches with assistance from a canine unit belonging to the Bank and Industrial Police. The dog, named Randy, helped detect potential illicit substances. Officers explained the reason for interventions to passengers, provided safety recommendations, and distributed emergency contact numbers. The commission stated that personnel are trained to perform these actions under police protocols and with respect for human rights. Any prohibited items or substances found are referred to competent authorities. Recent data from the National Urban Public Safety Survey released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography provides context on local security perceptions. In September 2026, Xochimilco recorded the highest percentage of residents feeling unsafe, at 67.1 percent. Iztapalpa followed at 67 percent, Tláhuac at 63.8 percent, and Gustavo A. Madero at 62.2 percent. Other districts showed varying levels of perceived insecurity, ranging from 59.3 percent in Iztacalco to 49.8 percent in Venustiano Carranza. Benito Juárez registered the lowest perception of insecurity at 13.8 percent. Miguel Hidalgo, where the Safe Passenger checkpoint was inspected, saw its percentage rise slightly from 39.3 percent in June to 40 percent in September 2026. Officials noted this variation was not statistically significant. Coyoacán recorded 42.6 percent and Cuajimalpa de Morelos 43.7 percent. These figures reflect resident sentiment across the sixteen administrative districts of the city.