Playa del Carmen Expands School Safety Program With ‘Operativo Borrador’
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The municipal government has expanded its school safety initiative, Operativo Borrador, with a new operation at a local secondary school aimed at preventing crime and protecting minors.
On Friday, officials visited the Escuela Secundaria Técnica Número 33 “Vicente Guerrero” as part of the program, which coordinates security, justice, and social welfare agencies to create safer environments for students.
The operation involved officers from the Community Policing and Crime Prevention Department, the GEAVIG special unit, the K9 unit, and traffic police, along with staff from the DIF (Integral Family Development) system and the State Prosecutor’s Office. Together, they offered preventive guidance and support to students, teachers, and parents.
Mayor Estefanía Mercado and Public Security Secretary Carlos Montesinos García are leading the strategy, which aims to reduce risk factors and promote a culture of prevention both on and off school grounds.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
