Cataño activates security plan, to mark Easter with family event

The emphasis is on safe celebration and family fun in Cataño this holiday weekend.

By The Star Staff

Cataño Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo announced on Wednesday a security plan with advanced technology to protect residents and visitors during Holy Week, and invited them to enjoy the Fishing Village (Villa Pesquera) and a family event on Easter Sunday.

“The well-being and safety of the families who visit us and of our people is always a priority,” Alicea Vasallo said in a written statement. “This Holy Week, we are not only reinforcing human resources on our streets, but we are also activating technological systems that allow us to monitor tourist areas and respond quickly. This is part of an ongoing strategy for a safer Cataño.”

The plan includes preventive patrols, the integration of municipal police and emergency management personnel, as well as video surveillance and electronic monitoring on the Edwin Rivera Sierra Waterfront, one of the busiest areas during the current season.

As part of the recreational schedule, the municipality encouraged visitors to visit the Fishing Village, a space for local cuisine by the sea, and announced an Easter activity on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the boardwalk.

“Easter represents joy, hope, and renewal,” first lady Bethzaida Rodríguez Torres said. “That’s why we’ve prepared a special afternoon for families, with our children in mind. We’ll have music, characters, surprises, and a colorful atmosphere to celebrate this significant day together.”

The event will include a show by Remi the clown, live music, children’s characters and themed decorations. Admission is free and open to the entire community.