Mexico’s Homicides Are Falling, but a Broader Violence Crisis Persists
Sheinbaum’s security strategy has lowered murder rates but should address rampant extortion and disappearances and seek stronger federal-state cooperation.
MEXICO CITY—After almost two years in office, President Claudia Sheinbaum has significantly improved the Mexican state’s capacity to fight organized crime. This is arguably her biggest achievement, and the recent capture or elimination of criminal leaders are undeniable successes. In Sheinbaum’s second annual informe presidencial speech to the nation earlier this month, she underscored that since she took office, the daily average of intentional homicides has fallen 51%. The figure compares September 2024 with July 2026, according to the government’s Secretariado Ejecutivo del...
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