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Sheinbaum: 62% Drop in Homicides Amid Ongoing Violence

2/21/2026

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President Claudia Sheinbaum held a press conference in Irapuato, Guanajuato, addressing the city's violence rates.
Despite being the most violent state in Mexico, homicides decreased by 62% in January 2026 compared to January 2025.
Over 4,400 arrests occurred since Sheinbaum took office in October 2024.
She announced the upcoming opening of the CDMX-AIFA train line before Easter to boost airport passenger numbers.
Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's request for the extradition of U.S. businesspeople linked to fuel smuggling.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum held a press conference in Irapuato, Guanajuato, addressing the city's violence rates.
Despite being the most violent state in Mexico, homicides decreased by 62% in January 2026 compared to January 2025.
Over 4,400 arrests occurred since Sheinbaum took office in October 2024.
She announced the upcoming opening of the CDMX-AIFA train line before Easter to boost airport passenger numbers.
Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's request for the extradition of U.S. businesspeople linked to fuel smuggling.