Cancún Security Chief Resigns After Tense Clash

Cancún, Quintana Roo — After one year and five months in office, Carlos Ernesto D’Amiano Sumuano, the municipal secretary of Citizen Security and Transit in Cancún, resigned from his position on Wednesday. Sources close to the department confirmed that the now-former secretary engaged in a tense meeting with high-ranking municipal officials, during which he was criticized for the lack of progress on key security issues. The discussion escalated, and following the exchange, D’Amiano submitted his resignation, which was immediately accepted.

A Leadership Change Amid Security Challenges

Carlos Ernesto D’Amiano assumed the role on February 2, 2024, with unanimous support from the City Council. With prior experience in the National Guard, he was appointed to strengthen crime prevention and improve coordination among the three levels of government.

During his tenure, Quintana Roo ranked 14th nationally in criminal incidents, with a total of 22,442 reported cases, accounting for 2.66% of the country’s total crime rate, according to data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP). Among the crimes that most impacted the state were intentional homicides, kidnappings, and extortion.

In his first meeting with the press, D’Amiano acknowledged the severity of the security situation and emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation among government agencies. However, his resignation reflects institutional fatigue in the face of persistent insecurity.

Next Steps for Cancún’s Security

With D’Amiano’s departure, the Benito Juárez City Council must now seek new leadership to spearhead effective efforts to reverse this trend and restore public confidence in local law enforcement.