Navy ramps up security presence in Mazatlán after high July homicide count
After Mazatlán in July recorded its highest monthly homicide total of the year, the Mexican Navy on Saturday announced the deployment of more than 1,700 of its personnel to the Sinaloa port and resort city. The post Navy ramps up security presence in Mazatlán after high July homicide count appeared first on Mexico News Daily
In July, Mazatlán, the second largest city in Sinaloa state, recorded its highest monthly homicide count of the year, with 36 people killed. The Mexican Navy has responded to this surge in violence by deploying more than 1,700 of its personnel to the Sinaloa port and tourist city through "Operation Sable Mazatlán." This deployment aims to bolster security in the city, which has become the most violent in the state in 2026.
The Navy Ministry (SEMAR) emphasized that this action is part of the institution's ongoing commitment to the safety of both residents and tourists. SEMAR also called on citizens and tourists to have full confidence in the deployed forces, stating that their presence is meant to protect Mexican families and maintain public order.
The Navy's operations focus on strategic areas with the priority objective of reestablishing peace, weakening illicit infrastructure linked to drug trafficking, and ensuring adherence to human rights and the legal framework.
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