Mexican Border State Seeks to Combat Organized Crime With Artificial Intelligence

Public security officials said there has been a significant reduction in homicides in some municipalities since the previous administration.

Mexican National Guard members patrol along the border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 5, 2025. Christian Chavez/AP

The Mexican state Chihuahua, which borders the United States from New Mexico to Big Bend in Texas, is seeking to counter organized crime by using artificial intelligence for criminal investigations.

The project, called Plataforma Centinela, was launched in 2021 by state Gov. Maru Campos.