Mexico's average daily number of intentional homicides fell by 40% since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in September 2024 [1].
This decline represents a significant shift in the country's security landscape, suggesting that federal strategies to curb violent crime are yielding measurable results across most states.
According to data presented by Marcela Figueroa, head of the Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública, the reduction corresponds to 34 fewer homicides per day [2]. The government reports that 26 states registered reductions in intentional homicides [3].
Officials said the progress is attributed to the National Security Strategy, which emphasizes coordination between the federal government and individual states. These security measures aim to stabilize regions previously plagued by high levels of violence — a goal the administration says is being met through integrated intelligence and operational cooperation [4].
Reports indicate that April 2026 recorded the lowest daily average of intentional homicides in 11 years [1]. Some records suggest the 40% reduction was measured between September 2024 and April 2026, while other reports date the trend through December 2025 [5].
President Sheinbaum and Figueroa said the current trajectory reflects the effectiveness of the federal government's approach to public safety. The administration continues to implement these measures nationwide to maintain the downward trend in violent deaths [2].
“Average daily intentional homicides fell 40% since September 2024”
The reported decline in homicides suggests a potential pivot in Mexico's security efficacy, moving from a period of high volatility to one of relative stabilization. If these figures hold, it validates the administration's emphasis on inter-state coordination over purely centralized military or police interventions. However, the variance in reporting dates between late 2025 and early 2026 indicates that the government is still refining the window of success for its National Security Strategy.
