Overview
- Government figures presented on Sept. 8–9 show the national daily average of homicidios dolosos fell from 86.9 in September 2024 to 40.8 in August 2026, a 53 percent decline.
- Authorities say the drop equals about 46 fewer homicides per day and that August 2026 marked the lowest August in the 2015–present series.
- Security ministries reported more than 67,200 arrests for high‑impact crimes, 34,353 firearms seized, hundreds of tonnes of drugs intercepted and 2,771 clandestine labs disabled between October 2024 and August 2026.
- Officials attribute the improvement to the Estrategia Nacional de Seguridad’s Atención a las Causas prevention axis together with stepped‑up intelligence, investigations and coordination supported by social programs for youth.
- The government cautions results are uneven because seven states accounted for 49.3 percent of homicides from January to August 2026, and analysts note judicial changes and the need for independent verification as key factors to watch going forward.