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Mexico recorded 10.4% more murders in October than in September
Mexico recorded 1,215 murder victims in October, 10.4% more than in September, according to preliminary government figures.
The State of Mexico had the most cases, with 160 victims, followed by Sinaloa with 155.
Sinaloa recorded its deadliest month of the year so far, amid a fight for control of the Sinaloa Cartel between “Los Chapitos” and “La Mayiza.”
Federal security forces, the Navy and the military were deployed to try to contain the conflict, but killings continued.
The preliminary daily figures show an average of 39 murder victims a day nationwide, and are estimated to be 15% to 20% below figures later published by Mexico’s national security system.
Sinaloa recorded 1,549 homicides in the first ten months of the year, with August and September each reporting 179 victims.
Mexico recorded 1,215 homicide victims in October, up 10.4% from 1,100 in September, according to preliminary government figures.
An average of 39 people were victims of intentional homicide each day in October.
The State of Mexico had the highest total, with 160 victims, followed by Sinaloa with 155.
The figures come from a daily report based on information from state prosecutors’ offices.
The report’s figures are estimated to be 15% to 20% below monthly figures from the national public security system.
- Who
- The victims of intentional homicide in Mexico.
- What
- The preliminary count rose to 1,215 in October, 10.4% more than in September.
- When
- October; the report was published on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico, with the highest state totals in the State of Mexico and Sinaloa.
- Why
- Not stated. The article says Sinaloa’s violence occurred amid a conflict between “Los Chapitos” and “La Mayiza” over control of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Mexico recorded 1,100 homicide victims.
Mexico recorded 1,215 homicide victims, a 10.4% increase from September.
El Universal published the report based on preliminary government figures.
- October victims
- 1,215
- September victims
- 1,100
- Increase
- 10.4%
- Highest state total
- State of Mexico, 160 victims
- Second-highest state total
- Sinaloa, 155 victims
- Daily average
- 39 victims of intentional homicide in October