What is gorros blancos?

Gorros Blancos is a group of self-defense citizens from Tijuana, Mexico. The group was formed in the late 1990s in response to the growing problem of violence and crime in the city. Initially, the group consisted of individuals who worked in the construction industry and wore white hard hats, or "gorros blancos" in Spanish, as a symbol of their solidarity.

Over time, the group expanded to include people from all walks of life who wanted to protect their communities. Members of Gorros Blancos patrol the streets of Tijuana, actively looking for criminals and reporting them to the police. The group has also been known to confront drug dealers and other criminals directly, often drawing praise from locals who feel underserved or ignored by law enforcement.

Despite some controversy surrounding their methods, Gorros Blancos continues to operate in Tijuana today, with an estimated membership in the thousands. The group has become a symbol of grassroots citizen action in response to violence and crime in Mexico.