Consejo Ciudadano and the National Confederation of Chambers of Commerce (Canaco) signed an alliance to combat extortion, fraud, and cyber-crimes in Mexico City.
The partnership aims to protect business owners and citizens from organized crime through coordinated legal and psychological support. This collaboration comes as officials evaluate the impact of legislative changes designed to curb criminal activity in the capital.
Ramón Beltrán Arellano said a network of 260 professionals [3] now provides support to 45,000 affiliated members [4]. This infrastructure is designed to provide a safety net for entrepreneurs facing threats or financial fraud.
Data indicates that a new extortion law enacted in Mexico City contributed to a 22.3% decrease in extortion incidents during 2025 [1]. While business owners continue to report crimes, the legislative shift is credited with lowering the overall frequency of these attacks.
The scale of the problem is reflected in the volume of requests for assistance. Reports show that 1,616,000 help-line calls were attended [2] as citizens sought guidance and reporting mechanisms for criminal activity.
The alliance between Consejo Ciudadano and Canaco seeks to strengthen the reporting process. By integrating professional legal aid with business associations, the groups intend to increase the rate of formal complaints, a critical step in securing convictions for extortion and fraud.
“A new extortion law reportedly reduced incidents by 22.3% in 2025.”
The alliance represents a shift toward public-private partnerships in Mexico City's security strategy. By combining the reach of Canaco's business network with Consejo Ciudadano's professional services, the city is attempting to lower the barrier for reporting crimes. The reported 2025 decline in extortion suggests that legislative deterrents can work, but the high volume of help-line calls indicates that the underlying threat to the business community remains significant.
