Intentional Homicides in Mexico Have Fallen 51% Since September 2024
This July was the lowest for the month in 12 years, with 44 fewer intentional homicides each day than when Sheinbaum took office.
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People’s Mañanera August 11
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on the security strategy, falling violence, arms trafficking, huachicol fiscal, freedom of expression, and the García Luna funds.
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Homicides in Mexico Fell 16.6% in 2025, the Biggest Drop in the Last 12 Years
The 2025 toll of 27,989 was Mexico’s lowest since 2016, with 5,561 fewer killings than the year before and the rate down to 21.4 per 100,000.
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Homicide Rate Has Fallen 48% Compared to September 2024: Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum says 41 daily murders have been prevented since September 2024; high-impact crime fell 53%, with eight states behind half of all killings.
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Intentional Homicides Fell 46% from September 2024 to May 2026: Sheinbaum
Daily average dropped from 86.9 to 47.3; eight states account for 54% of cases and 28 states saw declines, with San Luis Potosí down 81%.
