
Official data from the Mexican government recently revealed that far fewer intentional homicides were recorded nationwide in 2025 compared with the previous two years.
While intentional homicide levels remain high, Mexico saw a nearly 23 percent drop in cases compared with 2024. Government data show federal authorities recorded 20,674 intentional homicides nationwide in 2025, a decline of 6,041 cases from 2024, when 26,715 were reported. The figure also represents 5,627 fewer cases than in 2023, which recorded 26,301 homicides.