Mexico City security operations during Day of the Dead and Gran Premio de Mexico 2026, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City): More than 15,000 members of the Secretaria de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) took part in security operations deployed between October 28 and November 1 in connection with Day of the Dead celebrations, the Gran Premio de Mexico 2026 and other mass events held in the capital.
As part of surveillance, prevention and traffic control actions ordered by the Mexico City government, the agency reported a “clean weekend” (saldo blanco) across its security deployments, along with relevant results in public order and incident prevention.
In the framework of the Gran Premio de Mexico 2026, the SSC reported the detention of 77 people, of whom 76 were arrested for alleged ticket resale and one for robbery. In addition, 110 people were referred for reserving spaces and charging irregular parking fees on public streets around the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
During the so-called “Rodadas del Terror,” traffic officers sent 762 motorcycles and one Razer-type vehicle to vehicle impound lots for various infractions detected during supervision patrols.
On road safety, the Conduce Sin Alcohol program set up 36 checkpoints where 390 breathalyzer tests were administered. As a result, 143 drivers were presented before a civic judge for exceeding permitted alcohol levels.
During weekend activities, 1,472 preventive tests were also carried out and 255 people received guidance to avoid risky behavior.
The SSC also highlighted security deployments at 120 cemeteries in the capital for Day of the Dead celebrations, where activities proceeded without major incidents under permanent police surveillance.
According to the authorities’ summary, the operations helped guarantee the safety of attendees at cultural, sporting and commemorative events, and reinforced preventive actions across Mexico City during one of the busiest weekends of the year.
