# Mexico City Day of Dead Security Operation

> Navy, National Guard and city police guard Azcapotzalco’s Day of Dead events.
- Title: Mexico City Day of Dead Security Operation · The Rio Times
- Summary: Navy, National Guard and city police guard Azcapotzalco’s Day of Dead events. Mexico City’s Azcapotzalco borough launched a security operation with Navy…
- Keywords: azcapotzalco, day of dead, mexico city, navy, national guard, city police, leyna sec, festival tlalmanalli azcatl, entre xolos y catrinas, catrinas, news, world
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/azcapotzalco-day-of-dead-security-operation
- Author: Gabriela Vargas
- Published: 2026-10-26T09:34:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: azcapotzalco, day of dead, mexico city, navy, national guard, city police, leyna sec, festival tlalmanalli azcatl, entre xolos y catrinas, catrinas, news, world
## Security Operation Launch
Mayor Nancy Núñez launched a Day of the Dead security operation with Navy, National Guard and city police in Azcapotzalco.
## Operation Coverage
The teams cover cemeteries, processions and public spaces around cultural events in Azcapotzalco.
## Ley Seca Restrictions
Temporary businesses face alcohol sales restrictions under Ley Seca during the holiday.
## Festival Tlalmanalli Azcatl
The borough’s third festival runs alongside the security operation with an altar contest.
## National Museum Display
Santa Rosa Xochiac’s altar display opens at noon on Sunday, 25 October at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology.
## Entre Xolos y Catrinas Festival
The festival runs from 26 October to 1 November with a catrinas parade on Sunday, 1 November at 7:00 p.m. ET.
## Oaxaca and León Preparations
Oaxaca’s governor announced over 100 activities from 26 October to 3 November, while León covers cemetery events.
## US Visitor Advice
US visitors should expect security at cemeteries and festival sites with possible alcohol restrictions.
## Key takeaway

Mexico City’s Azcapotzalco borough launched a security operation with Navy, National Guard and city police for Day of the Dead events on 1 and 2 November 2026.