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Restaurant worker robberies in Puebla rise 20% this year
Robberies targeting restaurant staff in Puebla rose 20% this year, according to the state restaurant industry group Canirac.
The incidents are reported mainly in Angelópolis, a busy area in southern Puebla, as well as other restaurant districts.
Canirac says workers are often robbed when they leave work, and some areas are risky at night.
Restaurants cannot simply shorten their hours: two years ago, businesses agreed to close at 9 p.m.
while authorities pledged to extend public transport hours.
Restaurant businesses are installing video surveillance cameras to help monitor the areas and support crime prevention.
Canirac says it is working with state and municipal authorities to reduce crime.
The group is calling for more security patrols, especially at night, in the city’s busy restaurant corridors.
Restaurant-sector workers in Puebla have faced a 20% rise in robberies this year, according to Canirac.
The association said robberies often happen as employees leave work, with nighttime risks in some areas.
Canirac called on authorities to strengthen security, especially in busy restaurant corridors.
Restaurant businesses are investing in surveillance equipment and coordinating with state and municipal governments.
- Who
- Restaurant workers in Puebla are being robbed, according to Canirac.
- What
- Robberies against restaurant workers have risen 20% this year.
- When
- This year, according to a report published on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Puebla, especially the Angelópolis area and restaurant corridors.
- Why
- The article says employees face risks at night and are often robbed when leaving work. It does not state why the robberies have increased.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Restaurant businesses agreed to close at 21:00 while authorities promised to extend public transport hours.
Canirac reported a 20% rise in robberies against restaurant workers.
- Reported increase
- 20%
- Affected group
- Restaurant workers in Puebla
- Main area of concern
- Angelópolis, in southern Puebla
- Agreed closing time
- 21:00
- Security measures
- Restaurant businesses are investing in surveillance equipment
What people are saying
The robbery of our employees happens as soon as they leave work, but we are working in coordination with the state government and municipalities to reduce crime.
Security cannot be bargained away.