Mexico’s Reported Drop in Homicides Under Sheinbaum: Promises vs. Reality

Mexico recently announced a remarkable 37% decline in homicides during Claudia Sheinbaum’s first 13 months as head of Mexico City, boasting over 37,000 arrests for high-impact crimes and nearly 300 tons of seized narcotics. At face value, these numbers seem to signal significant progress against organized crime. But can we trust these statistics? The data released by the Mexican government paints a hopeful picture just as President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration ended last year. Yet, independent experts and border security professionals warn that the real situation is far more complex—and dangerous. Is This Data a Step Toward Stability or...