400 Federal Agents Arrive to Boost Security in Baja California

Their mission: strengthen public safety in high-risk neighborhoods.

This week, 400 specialized agents were deployed to Tijuana as part of Mexico’s National Security Strategy.

The operation targets areas like Lomas Taurinas, Sánchez Taboada, Otay, Terrazas del Valle, San Antonio de los Buenos, Camino Verde, Emperadores, and Downtown.

Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila announced the reinforcements as a response to growing concerns over crime. Additionally, she confirmed plans to expand the city’s surveillance network in the coming months.

“These efforts are meant to improve response times and increase police visibility where it’s needed most,” the governor stated.

However, not everyone is convinced.

The Baja California Lawyers Association (FEDABO) raised concerns, calling the move a “failed formula.” According to them, sending more federal agents without adjusting strategy has shown little long-term impact in the past.

Still, authorities insist this collaboration between state and federal forces is essential to restoring peace in Tijuana.

At the Gringo Gazette North, we’ll be watching this closely. After all, safety isn’t just a number—it’s what makes Baja feel like home.

Luisa Rosas-Hernández

Luisa Rosas-Hernández is a writer for the Gringo Gazette North, where she covers Baja’s wine scene, good eats, and public safety—with a healthy dose of wit and no bad news allowed. By day, she’s a health researcher recognized by Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI), and by night, she handles the Gazette’s finances and dabbles in social media—making sure the numbers add up and the posts pop. When she’s not chasing stories or crunching data, you’ll likely find her in the Valle enjoying a glass of red (or a crisp white with oysters)… for research purposes, of course.

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