Alarming Surge: 199 Police Officers Killed in Mexico in 2025 Amid Rising Violence

The brutal reality unfolding across Mexico is impossible to ignore. In just the first half of 2025, an average of one police officer has been murdered daily — totaling at least 199 fallen officers this year alone. This represents a devastating 35% increase compared to the same period last year, according to civil organization Causa en Común. Between June 20 and June 26 alone, five officers were killed across several states including Baja California Sur, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacán, and Mexico City. These numbers reflect not just isolated incidents but a grim pattern of rising violence targeting those sworn to uphold...