Marcela Figueroa
Coverage of Marcela Figueroa in the Nexus archive.
- México state security strategy has slashed homicides in half: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
México state's homicide rate dropped 58% between September 2024 and June 2025 due to a 'unified command' security strategy in 15 high-crime municipalities. Over 3,300 arrests for high-impact crimes occurred since October 2024, alongside significant drug and firearm seizures.
- Security chief touts 85% drop in Quintana Roo homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Quintana Roo's homicide rate dropped 85% between September 2024 and June 2026, with Tulum reporting no homicides for two months. Tourism initiatives include free entry to Jaguar National Park for Mexicans and sargassum containment efforts. A strong earthquake off Chiapas' coast was noted without damage.
- Daily homicide rate drops to 11-year low: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico's daily homicide rate dropped to a 12-year low in June 2026, with 45.4 homicides per day, a 48% decline from September 2024. The first half of 2026 saw a 30.1% year-over-year decrease in homicides, while 59,582 arrests and nearly 499 tonnes of drugs were seized since October 2024. President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims of a World Cup-related cartel truce as the cause, emphasizing a sustained decline linked to government security strategies.
- Plan Michoacán yields 37% drop in homicides over last year, officials report: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Michoacán's daily homicide rate dropped 46% in June 2025 compared to January 2025 and 70.7% compared to 2021. Officials attribute the decline to Plan Michoacán for Peace and Justice, which includes 1,342 arrests, 1,398 firearms seized, and 30 clandestine labs dismantled since October 2024.