Mexico City: A Comedy of Cameras – 150,000 Strong and Still Counting!
Mexico City has more government video cameras in public spaces than any other city in the Americas. With over 83,000 cameras, it’s like the city is auditioning for a reality show. Meanwhile, New York trails behind with a mere 71,000. Looks like Big Brother prefers tacos to pizza!
Hot Take:
Wow, Mexico City! With over 83,000 cameras keeping an eye on you, gone are the days of casually picking your nose at a red light without someone watching. But hey, at least Big Brother is finally bringing something to the table—like helping you track down that sneaky wallet snatcher or maybe catching your toddler’s first public tantrum for posterity!
Key Points:
- Mexico City boasts over 83,000 government video cameras, leading the Americas in surveillance.
- The city plans to expand this network to 150,000 cameras by 2030.
- Cameras are key in tracking suspects, yet the city still faces high crime rates.
- Surveillance is centralized through C5 CDMX, a high-tech hub coordinating security efforts.
- Authorities encourage private citizens to contribute to the surveillance network.
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