Suspicious package on Mexico City Metro turns out to be churros

A cardboard box discovered on a Mexico City Metro train last week turned out to contain churros, the beloved deep-fried pastries that are a staple of Mexican cuisine. The incident occurred on Line 7, which runs between El Rosario and Barranca del Muerto, a route that passes through several bustling parts of the capital city. The box was found unattended on a train traveling southbound from El Rosario, triggering standard security procedures.

Officers from Metro security and the Policía Bancaria e Industrial (PBI) inspected the package for any hazardous materials, explosive devices, or other threats. Their findings were far more mundane - an open cardboard box filled with paper-wrapped, freshly made churros. No injuries or significant disruptions to Metro service were reported as a result of the discovery.

The train was halted at the Mixcoac station for the inspection, but it remains unclear whether passengers were evacuated from the specific car or the entire train. The story quickly became a social media sensation, with netizens mourning the lost sales of the churros vendor and joking that a forgotten phone would have drawn less concern.

Metro authorities warned passengers to avoid interacting with unattended packages, backpacks, or boxes, instead advising them to notify security personnel via phone or a train intercom. Line 7 is one of the busiest lines on the Metro system, averaging around 300,000 riders per day before the pandemic. Known for its frequent stops in commercial and residential areas, the line is a vital artery for the city's daily commuters.

Churros, typically deep-fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar and sometimes filled with cajeta, chocolate, or cream, are a popular street food in Mexico City. Renowned churro vendor Churrería El Moro, founded in 1935, has numerous locations throughout the capital and has recently expanded to Southern California with outlets in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, and La Habra.