en.Wedoany.com Reported - The state of Aguascalientes is expanding its public security strategy, centered on intelligence, interoperability, and infrastructure, by integrating advanced surveillance technology and regional security coordination to solidify its position as one of Mexico's safest states.
On July 1, the government of Aguascalientes, along with authorities from Zacatecas and the Mexican Army, launched the "Aguascalientes-Zacatecas Security Plan" (SAGAZ Plan). This initiative aims to strengthen security operations on the highways and roads connecting the two states. During the plan's presentation, Aguascalientes Governor Tere Jiménez stated that coordination among the three levels of government is essential for integrating capabilities, effective action, and ensuring family safety and national stability.
This strategy is based on Aguascalientes' broader security model, which increasingly relies on technological capabilities to improve prevention, surveillance, and response. Jiménez noted that the state will continue to support initiatives that maintain public safety and maintain long-term cooperation with the armed forces, the National Guard, and state and local security agencies. Technology plays a particularly prominent role in the state's security architecture, notably through the deployment of five "Security Gates" at its main entry points. These facilities are located in Cosío, the southern entrance to the state capital, Calvillo, El Llano, and Asientos, serving as permanent monitoring points for vehicles and individuals entering and leaving the state.
Each "Security Gate" integrates automatic license plate recognition, facial recognition systems, and is directly connected to the state's Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Coordination, and Intelligence Center (C5i). This integrated platform allows authorities to cross-reference information databases in real-time, identifying reported stolen vehicles and individuals with outstanding arrest warrants or active search records. According to the state government, the "Security Gates" have become an integral part of the territorial protection strategy, providing continuous surveillance with support from the State Public Security Department, the National Guard, and the Mexican Army. Authorities report that this infrastructure has helped recover stolen vehicles, apprehend individuals subject to judicial orders, and inspect thousands of vehicles traversing the state's corridors daily.
During the presentation of the SAGAZ Plan, Jiménez emphasized that the "Security Gates" are one of the pillars supporting the state's permanent security strategy. She stated that these facilities integrate video surveillance cameras, artificial intelligence, and vehicle recognition technology, operating in coordination with the C5i; the C5i has received national recognition for its operational efficiency and use of advanced technological tools. The integration of surveillance technology with the C5i accelerates the coordination of actions among security agencies, enabling authorities to detect potential threats and deploy resources more effectively.
The SAGAZ Plan extends Aguascalientes' security approach to regional transportation corridors. Developed in coordination with the Mexican Army and police forces from Aguascalientes and Zacatecas, the plan aims to enhance highway safety through joint operations, improve access to vital logistics routes in the region, and reduce criminal activity. This model reflects an emphasis on interoperability among federal, state, and military institutions, combining intelligence sharing with coordinated operational deployment. Jiménez also thanked the armed forces, the National Guard, and security agencies at all levels of government for their participation, stating that their cooperation remains crucial for maintaining public order and protecting citizens.
The launch of SAGAZ follows years of investment in the "Blindaje Aguascalientes" security strategy introduced in August 2023. At that time, Aguascalientes State Public Security Secretary Manuel Alonso García presented the plan to the state's industrial sector, describing it as a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening public safety while maintaining Aguascalientes as a competitive destination for living, tourism, and investment. This strategy combines technological modernization with institutional reforms, including standardizing municipal police salaries, creating specialized highway, metropolitan, and women's police units, expanding cybersecurity capabilities, and developing the state's police university. The plan enhanced video surveillance through over 3,000 cameras connected to the C5i and introduced technological infrastructure at state entry points, laying the foundation for the "Security Gates." The SAGAZ Plan extends this framework by expanding cooperation beyond state borders, reflecting a security model that combines technology, integrated command centers, and intergovernmental coordination.
