Mexico reports 51% drop in homicides at international drug summit FAST-MOVING

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At the 40th International Drug Control Conference (IDEC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, presented the results of the National Security Strategy. Harfuch reported a 51 percent reduction in the daily average of homicides, dropping from 86 in September 2024 to 42 in July 2026. He also noted a 33 percent decrease in high-impact crimes.

Security achievements cited include the detention of over 63,500 people for high-impact crimes, the seizure of 518 tons of drugs (including two tons of fentanyl and five million pills), and the confiscation of over 32,800 firearms. Additionally, the Army and Navy have dismantled more than 2,700 clandestine laboratories used for methamphetamine production.

During the summit, DEA Director Terrance Cole praised Harfuch as a 'trusted partner' and 'good friend' of the United States, emphasizing the importance of intelligence sharing. Harfuch emphasized that international cooperation must respect national sovereignty while addressing transnational criminal networks. The collaboration has already facilitated the transfer of 92 high-impact targets to the United States.

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Causa en Común · Claudia Sheinbaum · DEA · Donald Trump · Drug Enforcement Administration · Gabinete de Seguridad · Juan Pablo Segura · Mexico · Omar García Harfuch · Terrance Cole · United States

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[● 8 SOURCES] High-impact crimes have seen a 33% reduction. pulsosur.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · www.adiario.mx · www.primeralinea.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Authorities have seized 518 tons of drugs, including over two tons of fentanyl and five million fentanyl pills. pulsosur.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · www.adiario.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · +2 more
[DISPUTED] The daily average of intentional homicides decreased from 86 in September 2024 to 42 in July 2026. pulsosur.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · www.adiario.mx · www.primeralinea.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · +3 more
[DISPUTED] The organization Causa en Común identified inconsistencies, atypical statistics, and potential underreporting in official 2026 crime data. www.sdpnoticias.com
[● 6 SOURCES] More than 63,500 people have been detained for high-impact crimes since the start of the current administration. pulsosur.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · www.adiario.mx · www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · noticias.radiorama.mx · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Crime statistics will be moved from the SSPC website to the Gabinete de Seguridad official portal starting September 1. www.sdpnoticias.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Army and Navy have disabled more than 2,700 clandestine laboratories used for methamphetamine production. pulsosur.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · www.adiario.mx · diario.mx
[● 5 SOURCES] 92 high-impact targets have been transferred to the United States. nuevolaredo.tv · www.acierta.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · elceo.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] The DEA director called Omar García Harfuch a 'trusted partner' and 'good friend' of the United States. cybermexico.mx · www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · laprensa.mx