# Violence against women in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:14:59.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Reports from the first seven months of 2026 indicate varying trends in violence against women across different Mexican regions.

In Baja California Sur, domestic violence investigations increased by approximately 9.2% compared to the same period in 2025. Data from the Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (SESNSP) shows 2,103 investigation files were opened, with Los Cabos and La Paz accounting for roughly 89% of the state’s total. In July 2026 alone, 333 domestic violence investigations were initiated, averaging approximately 10 cases per day. The state’s rate of domestic violence per 100,000 inhabitants is reported at 192.03, which is significantly higher than the national average of 102.91.

In other regions, Mexicali in Baja California recorded high levels of feminicides, ranking ninth nationally. While the National Public Security System reported four cases in Mexicali, state authorities documented five. In Yucatán, 34 women died due to violence during the same period, including four feminicides and several homicides. Yucatán also ranks as the tenth most affected state in Mexico regarding economic and sexual violence, with health officials treating 737 women for various forms of violence.

## Claims

- Baja California Sur recorded 776 drug-related investigations between January and July 2026. (single source)
- Drug-related investigations in Baja California Sur increased by approximately 13% compared to the same period in 2025. (single source)
- Los Cabos accounted for 556 drug-related investigation files in Baja California Sur. (single source)
- Baja California Sur initiated 333 investigations for domestic violence in July 2026. (single source)
- A total of 2,103 domestic violence investigations were initiated in Baja California Sur between January and July 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Baja California Sur reports rise in drug and domestic violence investigations

Baja California Sur reported 776 drug-related investigations and 2,103 domestic violence cases between January and July 2026, with Los Cabos seeing the highest concentration of drug cases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-sur-reports-rise-in-drug-and-domestic-violence-investigations

### 2026-08-24: Violence against women reported in Mexicali and Yucatán

Data from January to July shows Mexicali leads Baja California in feminicides, while Yucatán reports 34 female deaths due to violence and high rankings in economic and sexual aggression.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violence-against-women-reported-in-mexicali-and-yucatn

### 2026-08-22: Baja California Sur reports rise in domestic violence cases

Domestic violence reports in Baja California Sur rose 9.2% in the first seven months of 2026, with Los Cabos and La Paz accounting for 89% of all cases.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-sur-reports-rise-in-domestic-violence-cases

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Cite as: Violence against women in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-in-mexico