Quintana Roo’s Anti-Trafficking Plan: Key Facts

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Secretary of Citizen Security (SSC) of Quintana Roo reported that it maintains permanent actions to combat and prevent human trafficking in the state through the program "La trata no es parte del juego" (Human Trafficking is Not Part of the Game), a strategy focused on making this crime visible and training key sectors for its early detection.

The head of the agency, Julio César Gómez Torres, explained that the program includes the training of public officials, business owners, and the general public, with the objective of recognizing the different modalities of trafficking, preventing potential victims from falling into criminal networks, and promoting the immediate reporting of any sign of risk.

As part of the strategy, inter-institutional coordination mechanisms have been reinforced. In cases involving foreign nationals, work is conducted jointly with the Attorney General's Office and the National Migration Institute, in order to guarantee comprehensive attention and compliance with protocols according to the migratory status of each victim.

Authorities indicated that prevention is fundamental in Quintana Roo, due to the high incidence registered in recent years. Between July 2023 and June 2025, 249 investigation case files were initiated, 82 alleged traffickers were detained, and 566 victims were rescued, of which 422 were Mexican and 144 were foreign, including 88 minors.

In the first four months of 2025 alone, 57 cases were documented, equivalent to 34.3 percent of the national total, with 55 victims identified, including adults and minors. During 2024, the state ranked first nationally by absolute number of cases, with 175 incidents and a rate of 17.10 cases per 100,000 women.

He explained that citizens can report suspicious conduct or potential victims to the 911 emergency line, the 089 anonymous tip line, or through the official channels of the State Attorney General's Office.

He emphasized that social participation is key to stopping this crime, especially in tourist areas where exploitation networks often operate through labor or emotional deceptions.