Homicides
Police lethality in SP hits record at end of 2025
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São Paulo's Public Security Secretariat released 2025 data showing 834 deaths by police, with the fourth quarter recording 276 victims, the highest since 2015. While homicides fell 4% statewide to 2,527, the capital saw a 6% rise to 530 cases. Experts criticize the rising lethality trend under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's administration.
Cali's city hall, with the National Police and Prosecutor's Office, unveiled a poster featuring 20 most wanted criminals for homicides. A reward of up to 100 million pesos is offered for information leading to their capture. One has already been arrested, linked to a 2025 homicide.
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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.