SUMMARY
Mexico Reduces Intentional Homicides by 50%
President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the 50% reduction in homicides
in a country of 130 million inhabitants. Recalling that Vicente Fox
warned Felipe Calderón about the risks of declaring a war on crime,
she noted that, in practice, his government acted based on such a logic.
Michoacán Posts 42% Fewer Intentional Homicides Under the Peace and
Justice Plan
It was reported that the daily average number of intentional homicides
fell from 3.48 to 2.03 between October 2025 and October 2026, posting
a downward trend since the plan was implemented.
Nearly 200 Million Pesos (US$10.75 million) Recovered from García
Luna Will be Earmarked for Schools in the Mountains o Guerrero
The President reported that the funds from the imprisoned drug
trafficker and former Minister of Security will be allocated to «The
School Is Ours» program with priority given to the schools that need
them the most. Parents will decide what improvements to make, and
information will be provided on how the budget will be used.
Survey Places Sheinbaum’s Approval Rating at 70%
The President attributed the support to honesty and the fulfillment of
commitments in well-being programs, infrastructure projects, and
public security. Sheinbaum recalled Francisco I. Madero and reaffirmed
the principles of the Fourth Transformation: «Don’t lie, don’t steal,
and don’t betray the people.»
