The National Guard (GN), the Mexican Army, state and municipal police, the National Institute of Migration (INM), Civil Protection, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, and the Green Angels, are ready to ensure security and welcome Zacatecan migrants returning to their homeland during the summer holidays.
This morning, Governor David Monreal Ávila, accompanied by Francisco Garduño Yáñez, commissioner of the National Institute of Migration (INM), led the national start of the Special Summer Operation 2024 and the Heroes Compatriots program, which aim to provide surveillance, protection, and assistance to compatriots and visitors.
The governor thanked the INM for starting the special operation in Zacatecas, which will be carried out nationwide, as a demonstration of commitment to compatriots returning to their communities to enjoy time with their families, parents, food, landscapes, and everything they miss from their homeland.
During the holiday season, the State Coordinator of the National Guard, Juan Manríquez Moreno, explained that the operation will reinforce surveillance on 1,375 kilometers of federal highways in the state, with the participation of 60 officers in 30 vehicles circulating permanently. The GN will also carry out surveillance actions for crime prevention at the airport, parks, shopping centers, and other crowded places.
In addition, five support points will be established in Ojocaliente, Cuauhtémoc, Malpaso, Calera, and Villa de Cos to provide assistance to those in need.
The Special Summer Operation 2024 includes programs such as Carousel, Radar, Motorcyclists, Road Knights, and Seat Belt.
It is worth noting that, according to the State Coordinator of the GN, from January to July 15, 2024, almost 700 vehicular incidents were reported on the roads of Zacatecas, mainly caused by speeding or driver distraction.
Travelers are urged to plan their trips in advance, check their vehicles, refuel, ensure that all passengers wear seat belts, avoid driving tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, avoid dangerous maneuvers, obey traffic signals, respect speed limits, and avoid distractions with the use of cell phones.
Francisco Garduño Yáñez, commissioner of the National Institute of Migration, urged returning migrants to enjoy their time in their homeland because «they do not know the joy it brings to their loved ones to receive them healthy and happy.»
Iván Reyes, Secretary of the Zacatecan Migrant, stated that under the leadership of Governor David Monreal Ávila, the Heroes Compatriots program has been strengthened in Zacatecas, making the state ready to welcome the entire community returning with their families.
During the kickoff event, the citizen assistance line 55-79-28-65-78 was made available to travelers for any assistance requests.