Jalisco Invests MX$6 Billion in Security, Strengthens Tech Role

During a regional security meeting in Zacatecas, Pablo Lemus, Governor of Jalisco, announced an investment of MXN$6 billion (US$290 million) to strengthen the state's security and technological infrastructure. This investment will be used to implement new security systems and state-of-the-art technology in the state, strengthening the state as a key technological development pole in the country.

Jalisco’s 2025 Expenditure Budget Project amounts to MX$172 billion (US$8.3 billion). The budget prioritizes security, considering the creation of the Ministry for the Search for Persons and backing for the State Highway Police, explains Gabriela Cardenas, President, Finance Commission of the State Congress.

Authorities plan to use advanced technology to improve public safety management, investing  in a C5 Urban Shield System, which integrates monitoring and data analysis technology to provide authorities with more accurate and efficient decision-making tools.

This project is also aligned with Jalisco's broader efforts to position itself as a center of technological innovation in Mexico, driven by public policies such as the Jalisco Tech Hub Act, which have favored investment attraction and the development of technological infrastructure in the region.

With this investment, Jalisco hopes to improve public safety and consolidate its position as a technological benchmark in the region. According to El Heraldo, the project involves installation of highway arches on the state's borders and the creation of new security commissions. These measures are expected to contribute to the creation of a more efficient monitoring network and more fluid inter-institutional collaboration between the different levels of government. In addition, the integration of technologies in security operations will allow the state to maximize the potential of its resources and offer faster and more effective responses to citizens' needs.

Jalisco’s technology sector has experienced a boost in recent years. In the last decade, the state has attracted investments of US$2.758 billion, making it a leader in the development of semiconductors in the country. According to Mexico Industry, factors such as its modern infrastructure and the collaboration between the academia, private organizations, and the government have allowed Jalisco to position itself as a key state for nearshoring.