Paraná and Mexico report record homicide reductions

The Brazilian state of Paraná recorded a historic decline in homicides during the first five months of 2026, with cases falling from 519 in the same period of 2025 to 466, a drop of more than 10% and 46% compared with 2018. The reduction coincided with a broader fall in property crimes, including a 21% decline in robberies and a 24% drop in vehicle thefts. Authorities attribute the results to intensified security operations, increased police integration, and a large operation that executed over 550 arrest warrants.

In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a 46% decrease in intentional homicide rates between September 2024 and May 2026, bringing the daily average down from 86.9 to 47.3 victims. The May 2026 average was the lowest in twelve years. Eight states, such as Guanajuato and Baja California, accounted for more than half of the national homicide totals. The government cited the National Security Strategy and coordinated law‑enforcement actions as drivers of the decline.

Both regions note that the reductions are part of broader efforts to dismantle criminal organizations, seize firearms and drugs, and improve data monitoring across federal and state jurisdictions.