Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said intentional homicides in Mexico have decreased by as much as 44% [1].
This decline represents a significant shift in the country's security landscape, as the administration seeks to validate its strategy against organized crime and systemic violence.
Official data reflects varying degrees of reduction depending on the reporting period. Sheinbaum said there was a 44% reduction in homicides [1]. Other reports indicate a 41% drop between September 2024 and March 2026 [2], while consolidated data as of April 30, 2026, shows a decrease of 40% [3].
The daily average of homicides has fallen to 51.4 [4]. These figures cover the first 18 months of the Sheinbaum administration, spanning from September 2024 through March 2026 [2].
Sheinbaum said the drop is the result of actions taken by the Security Cabinet and policies implemented since the start of her term [1]. Sheinbaum said the Security Cabinet will provide a more detailed report on these trends.
Despite the national decline, violence remains concentrated in specific regions. Authorities said Guanajuato, Nuevo León, Chihuahua, and Zacatecas are areas of focus [5]. In particular, Chihuahua and Guanajuato recorded the highest number of cases in April [3].
The administration continues to emphasize a coordinated approach between federal and state authorities to maintain this downward trend in lethal violence.
“Intentional homicides in Mexico have decreased by as much as 44%.”
The reported decrease in homicides suggests that the current administration's security pivot is yielding statistical results. However, the persistence of high violence levels in states like Guanajuato and Chihuahua indicates that while the national average is falling, the conflict between cartels and the state remains geographically concentrated in traditional hotspots.
