Mexico State homicides drop 58%; Governor highlights security coordination

Homicides in Mexico State have seen a dramatic reduction, falling by 58% over the last 21 months. Daily reported cases have decreased from an average of 6.6 to 2.8, according to government figures.

This positive trend persisted into the first half of 2026, with a further 38.1% decrease in the daily average of intentional homicides compared to the first six months of 2025. Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez emphasized that the ongoing coordination between federal, state, and municipal governments is crucial for enhancing security within the entity. "We continue to join efforts for your tranquility and that of your family," she stated on social media.

In a significant development, authorities announced the arrest of Alberto “N,” also known as “El Virus.” He is identified as a leader of a criminal organization and is allegedly responsible for generating violence in various districts of Mexico City and municipalities within Mexico State. This capture was the result of a joint operation involving the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection, the Mexico City Police, and state security forces, including the State Security Secretariat of Mexico.

"El Virus" was considered a priority target for the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City. The sustained reduction in homicides and the apprehension of high-priority targets are presented as direct results of a strategy focused on inter-institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, territorial deployment, and continuous actions to prevent and combat crime in Mexico State.