Mexico City Prosecutor's Office to Deploy Special Modules for World Cup 2026; Handle Complaints Instantly
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico City's Attorney General's Office will deploy special modules for the 2026 World Cup to handle immediate complaints.
- Mobile units will be stationed at the Mexico City Stadium and the Zรณcalo, where the FIFA Fan Fest will take place.
- The initiative aims to provide swift assistance for lost property and non-violent theft reports, with multilingual support for international visitors.
In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup kicking off in 11 days, the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City (FGJ CDMX) announced a special operational deployment. This initiative includes mobile Public Ministry units strategically placed at key locations to provide immediate assistance to attendees.
Special attention centers will be established at the Mexico City Stadium and the Zรณcalo, the site of the FIFA Fan Fest. These units are designed to handle reports of lost items and non-violent theft cases instantly, eliminating the need for individuals to travel to a police station. The FGJ CDMX emphasized that its ministerial personnel and investigative police officers will be prepared for rapid and efficient response.
Our ministerial personnel and investigative police officers will be prepared to handle complaints quickly and efficiently.
Beyond the stadium and Fan Fest locations, the FGJ CDMX will also enhance its presence at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM). Additional support will be provided through specialized agencies near the tourist corridor, offering remote assistance in English, French, German, Chinese, and Italian. This multilingual support aims to ensure that international visitors can access justice without language barriers.
Cases deemed more complex or involving detained individuals will be referred to nearby territorial agencies. The FGJ CDMX is committed to ensuring a secure and accessible experience for all during the World Cup, prioritizing swift justice and visitor convenience.
to ensure that visitors can access justice without language barriers.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.