President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that intentional homicides in Mexico have declined by 44% [1] since the start of her administration.
This drop represents a significant shift in the security landscape of a country long struggled by systemic violence. The data suggests that the current administration's crime-reduction policies are yielding measurable results in reducing lethal violence across the nation.
Sheinbaum said that February 2026 recorded the lowest homicide level in at least a decade [1]. The president presented these security advances to demonstrate the effectiveness of her government's strategic approach to public safety.
As part of her ongoing efforts to stabilize high-risk areas, Sheinbaum met with mayors from 61 municipalities characterized by high crime rates [2]. These meetings serve as a mechanism for coordinating federal and local responses to gang activity and organized crime.
Beyond the statistical decline in deaths, the president said that officials detained for alleged links to crime would be disclosed. This move toward transparency aims to address the internal corruption that often undermines security initiatives in the region.
Government officials continue to monitor these trends to determine if the decline is sustainable. The administration is focusing on a combination of intelligence-led operations and social programs to prevent the recruitment of youth into criminal organizations, a strategy designed to lower the overall homicide rate over the long term.
“Intentional homicides in Mexico have declined by 44% since the start of her administration.”
The reported decline in homicides, particularly the ten-year low in February 2026, suggests a potential pivot in Mexico's security trajectory. By combining statistical reporting with meetings in the 61 most violent municipalities, the Sheinbaum administration is attempting to validate its security model through both quantitative data and direct local engagement. The promise to name officials linked to crime further indicates an effort to tackle the institutional fragility that has historically hampered Mexican law enforcement.
