At least 15 of the 32 states of Mexico are in the red for organized crime, as they have the highest rates of homicide, kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking, and vehicle theft, according to a report by Semaphore Delictivo released today Thursday.
In a statement, the NGO detailed that these entities are Zacatecas, Colima, Baja California, Morelos, Sonora, San Luis Potosí, State of Mexico, Chihuahua, Tlaxcala, Quintana Roo, Querétaro, Nayarit, Michoacán, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Coahuila and Baja Southern California.
“All of them add up to the highest number of reds in organized crime in the first half of the year,” the organization said.
However, they said that there are some states like Tamaulipas that, although they do not appear on the list because although their general rates are lower than other entities, they have “very hot” areas, especially on the border.
“This is replicated in states like Sinaloa or Guerrero,” the document said.
The organization explained that the crime of homicide is similar to last year, as it registered a slight decrease of 1%, thus maintaining the rate of 28 homicide victims per 100,000 inhabitants.
“One of the highest in the world, surpassed only by El Salvador, Honduras, Venezuela, South Africa, and Brazil,” the statement said.
Santiago Roel, director of the organization, indicated that homicide is the indicator of greatest concern and relevance, since “we know that it is directly related to drug trafficking executions.”
He pointed out that they are not ordinary homicides since “80% or more of the homicides in Mexico are due to the black market for drugs.”
He said that the areas of the country with the highest homicide rates are those where two or more cartels fight over territory, either to produce, import, traffic or sell any prohibited substance.
“It is not a matter for state police, it is a federal matter. As long as Mexico does not dare to take away the business by regulating some substances, we will continue to suffer from this hell,” Roel said.
He also explained that socio-family crimes have risen in the year and are reported in red, including rape, family violence, malicious injuries, and femicide.
“We are living one of the most violent years. Although it is true that robberies and kidnapping have decreased due to the pandemic and confinement, on the other hand, the violence that occurs at home has exploited us,” he continued.
And he warned that a thorough preventive work on the part of authorities and society is urgent “we cannot stand idly by,” he said.
Finally, he accused the Government of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of hitting private investment, the free market, and free competition.
“Every day we see more and worse state intervention and that has had a very negative effect. If we continue to insist on it and, on the other hand, kick the can on the issue of drug regulation, this six-year term will close as the worst in violence and crime,” concluded Roel.
Trending News
Puerto Vallarta Watches as Polo Continues to Rapidly Intensify Polo strengthened to Category 4 overnight, raising rain and surf risks along Jalisco’s coast while Puerto Vallarta watches its path.
Tropical Storm Polo Raises Risks for Puerto Vallarta Tropical Storm Polo could become a major hurricane offshore, bringing Puerto Vallarta rain, high surf, and flooding concerns.
Hurricane Polo Delays Arrival of Island Princess in Puerto Vallarta Island Princess is due Thursday after Polo changed Puerto Vallarta’s cruise schedule; Brilliant Lady remains listed for Wednesday.
Could a Major hurricane impact Puerto Vallarta This Week? Seventeen-E could become a major hurricane off Mexico. Puerto Vallarta faces rain and surf risks as officials track its development.
Puerto Vallarta Gets State Response Teams Ahead of Hurricane Polo Jalisco civil protection teams reached their Puerto Vallarta base Tuesday night as the state positioned crews on both coasts ahead of Polo.
Polo Raises Flood and Landslide Risks Across Jalisco Polo could bring flooding and landslides to Jalisco without a direct strike. Puerto Vallarta is among the municipalities in the rain forecast.
Hurricane Categories Show Only Part of Puerto Vallarta Risk Hurricane categories rate wind alone. See how rain, rivers, storm surge and waves create separate risks across Puerto Vallarta.
Hotel Groups Expect Winter Recovery in Puerto Vallarta National hotel leaders cite winter bookings in Puerto Vallarta, but federal data show occupancy trailed 2025 through July.
Inside Vallarta’s Tourism World Through a Rock Musical Somos Teatro PV will premiere a rock musical about Vallarta tourism workers Oct. 10, with additional shows Oct. 17 and 24.- Puerto Vallarta Faces Its Highest-Risk Hurricane Weeks Puerto Vallarta enters its late-season hurricane risk period as Pacific systems may track closer to Mexico’s western coast.
