Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) has officially launched the National Winter Vacation Operation 2025, a nationwide strategy aimed at ensuring the safety of and assistance to millions of travelers expected to hit the roads during the year-end holiday season.
The operation was formally kicked off in the state of Tlaxcala and led by Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Mexico’s Minister of Tourism, alongside Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros, governor of Tlaxcala. Authorities emphasized that the primary goal of the initiative is to protect the lives and well-being of people traveling throughout the country during the winter holidays.
Rodríguez Zamora announced that the Ángeles Verdes (Green Angels) highway assistance program will deploy its full operational capacity, with 560 personnel covering 233 highway routes across Mexico’s 32 states. Services will be reinforced through the 078 hotline, a mobile application, and a Geointelligence Center, providing roadside assistance, mechanical support and tourist information.
The tourism minister noted that the winter vacation period is the most demanding time of the year for roadside assistance services, due to the sharp increase in domestic and international travel, as well as the return of Mexican nationals from abroad to visit their families. The operation will run from December 17, 2025, to January 11, 2026, under a policy of continuous support for travelers.
During this period, authorities estimate that they will be providing around 16,000 assistance services, benefiting more than 48,000 tourists, and covering over one million kilometers nationwide. Most services will be delivered directly on highways, although assistance will also be available by phone and at the tourist information module at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Rodríguez Zamora highlighted that the operation is the result of close coordination with more than 17 government ministries and agencies and transportation industry groups, including CANAPAT (National Chamber of Passenger and Tourism Transportation) and CANACAR (National Chamber of Freight Transportation), as well as support from the National Guard and Mexico’s federal toll road authority, CAPUFE. This coordination is designed to improve response times and enhance safety on federal highways.
Governor Cuéllar said that launching the operation in Tlaxcala reflects the commitment of authorities to a well-planned and professional safety strategy. “Every visitor deserves to feel protected on the highways, at tourist destinations and throughout their journey,” she said.
The launching of the National Winter Vacation Operation 2025 comes amid continued growth in Mexico’s tourism sector. Authorities estimate that 4.96 million tourists will stay in hotels during the winter holiday period, a 5.3 percent increase compared to the previous year, reinforcing the season’s importance to the national tourism economy.
Sectur underscored that Ángeles Verdes, a free public service celebrating 65 years of operation, remains a cornerstone of safe travel in Mexico, helping build confidence among travelers driving across the country during the holiday season.
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