Mexico’s murder rate down by 40%

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Uncharted Mexico: A 10-year low

The government of president Claudia Sheinbaum has reported that murders in Mexico fell by 40% in 2025. The dramatic fall means that Mexico is no longer among the 20 most deadly countries on Earth.

Critics have questioned the government’s numbers. A previous report by The Mexico Political Economist explored this concern, concluding that despite some statistical issues these numbers still stood up to scrutiny. The answer does seem to be a more intelligence-based security strategy.