Mexico is the most dangerous country in the world for public officials, according to a new report published by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), an organization that tracks and analyzes incidents of political violence and protest worldwide.
ACLED documented 324 violent incidents targeting public officials in Mexico in 2024 — a 29% increase compared to the previous year. That spike puts Mexico ahead of countries that had active internal armed conflicts, including as Myanmar and Syria. The victims include mayors, city council members and employees of subnational governments.
