Mexico State recorded 69 intentional homicide victims in February 2026, the lowest figure in nine years. This drop is credited to the security strategy led by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez. The downward trend has persisted since 2019, showing a marked decrease from previous highs.
Mexico State has achieved a significant reduction in intentional homicides, with February 2026 marking the lowest number of victims since December 2016. Data from the State General Prosecutor's Office (FGJEM) indicate 69 cases in that month, the lowest in the past 110 months spanning January 2017 to February 2026.
This progress stems from the security strategy coordinated by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez through the Peace Table, which convenes daily with authorities from all three levels of government. Participants include the Secretariat of the Navy, the National Defense Secretariat, the National Guard, the State of Mexico Security Secretariat, the FGJEM, and representatives from the 125 municipalities.
The peak occurred in March 2020 with 289 victims, representing a 76% decrease by February 2026. The downward trend began in 2019, when annual victims reached 2,859. By 2025, cases fell to 1,312, a 48% reduction from the 2,539 recorded six years earlier. Victim numbers dropped from 2,859 to 1,519, a 46% decline.
In the first two months of 2026, 157 investigation files were opened: 88 in January and 69 in February. Officials credit these outcomes to coordination between Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez and President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, along with the involvement of federal, state, and municipal institutions across the state.
