The Mexican government reported a 42% reduction in intentional homicides from September 2024 to January 2026, with January 2026 being the lowest month for such crimes in 10 years.
The government of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo released public security figures showing a remarkable 42% drop in intentional homicides from September 2024 to January 2026. According to Marcela Figueroa, the head of the national public security system, the average daily homicide rate fell from 86.9 to 50.9 during this period. Notably, January 2026 recorded the fewest intentional homicides in the last 17 months, demonstrating significant progress in public safety measures.