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Mexico President Sheinbaum Reports 51% Drop in Homicides

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a 51% decrease in intentional homicides during her administration.

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During the 'Mañanera del Pueblo', Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo formally accused the US government and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of using interference tactics to weaken her administration and fracture the cohesion of the federal Security Cabinet. [1][2][3][7] Viceadmiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna sent a handwritten letter to President Claudia Sheinbaum requesting her intervention in his case regarding fiscal huachicol. [4] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo attributed the security improvements to the new Popularly Elected Judicial Power, which was chosen by popular vote a year ago following constitutional reform. [5] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo noted that the 51% reduction in homicides equates to 44 fewer murders per day compared to the period before she took office. [6] President Sheinbaum asserted that these interference tactics 'hit a wall' due to the solid coordination, patriotism, and institutional unity prevailing within her government. [8] President Sheinbaum responded to recent comments by Terry Cole, Director of the DEA, who described Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, as a 'trusted partner and good friend of the United States' during the International Conference on Drug Control in Argentina. [9] Sheinbaum stated that such declarations are part of a recurring strategy by the neighboring country to influence national politics and create internal divisions by selectively praising certain officials while questioning others. [10] Sheinbaum claimed that DEA Director Terrance Cole's strategy of praising some officials while accusing others of collusion is designed to create conflict within the Mexican government. [11] Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico will continue coordinating with the US on security matters while strictly defending its sovereignty against external interference. [12]
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  1. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stated on September 2, 2026, that intentional homicides in Mexico have decreased by 51% during her administration. · La Jornada
  2. During the 'Mañanera del Pueblo', Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo formally accused the US government and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of using interference tactics to weaken her administration and fracture the cohesion of the federal Security Cabinet. · Diario De México
  3. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) attempts to weaken independent governments by generating internal divisions within the Mexican administration. · Contralínea
  4. Viceadmiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna sent a handwritten letter to President Claudia Sheinbaum requesting her intervention in his case regarding fiscal huachicol. · López-Dóriga Digital
  5. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo attributed the security improvements to the new Popularly Elected Judicial Power, which was chosen by popular vote a year ago following constitutional reform. · La Jornada
  6. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo noted that the 51% reduction in homicides equates to 44 fewer murders per day compared to the period before she took office. · La Jornada
  7. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported that July 2026 recorded the lowest daily average of homicides in 11 years. · La Jornada
  8. President Sheinbaum asserted that these interference tactics 'hit a wall' due to the solid coordination, patriotism, and institutional unity prevailing within her government. · Diario De México
  9. President Sheinbaum responded to recent comments by Terry Cole, Director of the DEA, who described Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, as a 'trusted partner and good friend of the United States' during the International Conference on Drug Control in Argentina. · Diario De México
  10. Sheinbaum stated that such declarations are part of a recurring strategy by the neighboring country to influence national politics and create internal divisions by selectively praising certain officials while questioning others. · Diario De México
  11. Sheinbaum claimed that DEA Director Terrance Cole's strategy of praising some officials while accusing others of collusion is designed to create conflict within the Mexican government. · Contralínea
  12. Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico will continue coordinating with the US on security matters while strictly defending its sovereignty against external interference. · Contralínea
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