Mexico’s Sharp Drop in Homicides Masks Deeper Security Challenges for America

Mexico’s government proudly announced a 32% reduction in homicides during Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year as president, highlighting more than 34,000 arrests and over 283 tons of drugs seized. On paper, these figures suggest progress in a nation long plagued by violence linked to sprawling cartel conflicts. But while the celebratory numbers dominate official briefings, serious questions remain about the durability of this apparent turnaround—and its consequences for American sovereignty and border safety. How long can Mexico sustain this decline when seven states still account for over half of all murders? How many of the cartels' fractured alliances have simply shifted...