# Mexico's Sheinbaum and Governor Gallardo Report 80% Homicide Drop in Potosi

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Ricardo Gallardo reported an 80.5% drop in homicides in San Luis Potosí.

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Between January and July 2026, San Luis Potosí recorded an 80.5% reduction in intentional homicides compared to the same period in 2025. [^1]

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona presented the results of the first two years of their administration to 21,000 citizens in San Luis Potosí on 2026-07-15. [^2]

On September 4, President Claudia Sheinbaum paused the presentation of her Second Government Report at the Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí to assist an elderly woman who had fainted. [^3]

Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona stated that 340,000 residents of San Luis Potosí have exited extreme poverty under the current administration. [^4]

The reduction in homicides in San Luis Potosí represents the highest decrease in the country and accounts for only 0.3% of the national total. [^5]

The incident occurred when temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, causing the elderly woman to lose consciousness among the crowd. [^6]

Sheinbaum descended from her truck to approach the woman and stayed with her while emergency services arrived to provide medical attention. [^7]

The incident occurred on Friday following an informational assembly where Sheinbaum presented information regarding the progress of her government. [^8]

Sheinbaum exited her vehicle to approach the woman, temporarily departing from standard security protocols accompanying her transport. [^9]

The incident occurred on September 4, 2026, after the president left the Arena Potosí venue where over 21,000 citizens attended her Second Government Report. [^10]

Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona reported that the state of San Luis Potosí has allocated more than 27,600 million pesos toward the modernization of roads, roadways, and public spaces. [^11]

Sheinbaum helped organize the surrounding crowd to prevent a dangerous accumulation of people. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Between January and July 2026, San Luis Potosí recorded an 80.5% reduction in intentional homicides compared to the same period in 2025. (El Economista, News)
2. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona presented the results of the first two years of their administration to 21,000 citizens in San Luis Potosí on 2026-07-15. (El Economista, News)
3. On September 4, President Claudia Sheinbaum paused the presentation of her Second Government Report at the Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí to assist an elderly woman who had fainted. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
4. Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona stated that 340,000 residents of San Luis Potosí have exited extreme poverty under the current administration. (El Economista, News)
5. The reduction in homicides in San Luis Potosí represents the highest decrease in the country and accounts for only 0.3% of the national total. (El Economista, News)
6. The incident occurred when temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, causing the elderly woman to lose consciousness among the crowd. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
7. Sheinbaum descended from her truck to approach the woman and stayed with her while emergency services arrived to provide medical attention. (Record, News)
8. The incident occurred on Friday following an informational assembly where Sheinbaum presented information regarding the progress of her government. (Record, News)
9. Sheinbaum exited her vehicle to approach the woman, temporarily departing from standard security protocols accompanying her transport. (El Imparcial, News)
10. The incident occurred on September 4, 2026, after the president left the Arena Potosí venue where over 21,000 citizens attended her Second Government Report. (El Imparcial, News)
11. Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona reported that the state of San Luis Potosí has allocated more than 27,600 million pesos toward the modernization of roads, roadways, and public spaces. (El Financiero, News)
12. Sheinbaum helped organize the surrounding crowd to prevent a dangerous accumulation of people. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)

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