Over the past decade, Mexico City has rolled out the largest video surveillance system in the Americas. While citywide cameras, panic buttons, and police command centers have helped boost arrest rates, they’ve also come with complications.
Video footage has revealed technological flaws, inaccurate evidence collection, and incidents of police misconduct. Moreover, ethical concerns about social biases and mass surveillance have ignited debates—even within law enforcement—about the growing surveillance state and its impact on society.
Click through the gallery to explore the effects of these new security measures in Mexico's capital.