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Mexico City Leader Reports Crime Declines in First Government Address

The update draws on official comparisons to a 2019 baseline to argue the security strategy is delivering sustained reductions.

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CDMX: destaca Brugada reducción de homicidio doloso en 50% desde 2019
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Overview

  • In her report to the local Congress, Mayor Clara Brugada said intentional homicides fell 10% and high‑impact crimes dropped 12% compared with 2024.
  • She cited longer‑term trends showing a 60% reduction in high‑impact crimes and a 50% drop in homicides since 2019, with daily high‑impact incidents down from 131 to 56.
  • Operational results included 6,757 arrests from January to September, the dismantling of 44 criminal groups, and an 18% rise in arrests for high‑impact offenses.
  • Brugada reported a 48% decrease in femicides versus 2024, noting 33 cases this year with 28 alleged perpetrators in prison and 90% of cases having detainees or arrest warrants.
  • Opposition lawmakers questioned unresolved disappearances and extortion, while Brugada pointed to a new search cabinet and one‑stop coordination for families, 145 days of sector reviews with mayors, and a package of justice initiatives submitted to the Congress.