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Did homicides in Mexico decrease due to the World Cup in June?; Sheinbaum weighs in
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Did homicides in Mexico decrease due to the World Cup in June?; Sheinbaum weighs in

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum reported a 48% reduction in intentional homicides between September 2024 and June 2026.
  • Sheinbaum addressed whether the decrease in June specifically could be linked to the FIFA World Cup, attributing it instead to a consistent downward trend.
  • The president highlighted that this reduction represents lives saved and emphasized her administration's security strategy, which includes addressing root causes and strengthening the National Guard.

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a significant decrease in intentional homicides in Mexico, reporting a 48% reduction between September 2024 and June 2026. During her daily press conference on July 14, 2026, she addressed questions about whether the notable drop in homicides observed in June could be attributed to the FIFA World Cup.

It is a trend. If there had been such a drastic fall in a particular month, then yes, it could be associated if there had been no operation or action by the authorities.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoAddressing the potential link between the June homicide reduction and the World Cup.

Sheinbaum stated that the decline is part of a consistent trend observed since her administration took office, rather than a sudden drop linked to a specific event like the World Cup. "It is a trend. If there had been such a drastic fall in a particular month, then yes, it could be associated if there had been no operation or action by the authorities," she explained, adding that the public's engagement in public spaces contributes to reduced insecurity.

I believe that the taking of public space, of citizenship, contributes to the decrease in insecurity, that is true. But particularly in the month of June, it is part of a trend that has been ongoing since we took office.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoExplaining factors contributing to reduced insecurity.

The president elaborated that the figures for June 2026 showed nearly half the number of homicides compared to September 2024. "More than the number, it represents lives saved, it represents lives that were not lost; 41 lives that did not die in June 2026 compared to September 2024," Sheinbaum emphasized.

June 2026 had, practically, half or almost half of the homicides of September 2024. (...). More than the number, it represents lives saved, it represents lives that were not lost; 41 lives that did not die in June 2026 compared to September 2024.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoQuantifying the reduction in homicides and its impact on lives saved.

She also noted a "very significant" reduction in high-impact crimes. Sheinbaum reiterated her administration's security strategy, which is based on four pillars: addressing the root causes of crime, consolidating the National Guard, focusing on intelligence and investigation, and fostering coordination among different security forces.

high-impact crimes show a 'very significant' reduction.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoReporting on the broader trend of crime reduction.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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