Intentional homicides fall 60% in Edomex; security strategy results highlighted

Intentional homicides in Mexico State have seen a significant reduction of 60% over the past 25 months, according to data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. Between September 2024 and May 2026, the rate of intentional homicides dropped from 6.6 cases to 2.7 cases per capita.

These results are part of the National Public Security Strategy championed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The figures were released shortly after Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez delivered 32 new patrol vehicles to municipal police forces. These vehicles, acquired for 22.1 million pesos from federal funds, are equipped for crime prevention and 360-degree surveillance.

In addition to the homicide reduction, the Unified Command East, operating in 15 municipalities, achieved a 35% decrease in intentional crimes. Furthermore, over nine million pesos in extortion payments were prevented in the last six days alone. The state government emphasized that coordinated efforts among federal, state, and municipal authorities prioritize citizen well-being and aim to create violence-free spaces.

Governor Gómez Álvarez highlighted that the collaboration between the three levels of government places the welfare of the people at the center of decision-making. The newly acquired patrol units are intended for crime prevention and identifying individuals with arrest warrants or missing person reports, enhancing public safety across the state.

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the work coordinated between the three orders of government - federal, state and municipal - places the well-being of the people at the center of decisions, with the objective of building spaces free of violence in the state territory.