Mexico reports 284 homicides in late September

Mexico recorded 284 homicides during the fourth week of September 2026, according to data from the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC). This represents a 13.6% increase compared to the 250 homicides reported the previous week.

The State of Mexico (Edomex) reported the highest number of cases with 47 homicides. Other states with significant activity included Sinaloa, Guanajuato, and Baja California. During the weekend of September 25 to 27, the country saw 132 homicides.

Since the beginning of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s term, approximately 43,194 intentional homicides have been documented.