Mexico’s Peace Index Improves by 5.1%

Why this is here: Homicide rates in Mexico decreased by 22.7% in the last year, representing about seven thousand fewer murders compared to 2024.

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico, presented findings showing a 5.1% improvement in the Mexico Peace Index 2026. The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) developed the index, which measures peace and security. Sheinbaum stated this marks the most significant progress in a decade, resulting from her government’s security strategy.

The IEP, an international organization based in Australia with offices in New York, found homicide rates decreased by 22.7% last year. This reduction equates to roughly seven thousand fewer murders compared to 2024. The analysis involved both national and international specialists, lending credibility to the results.

However, the report also notes ongoing challenges to sustainable peace. Issues like domestic violence, disappearances, and criminal group fragmentation persist, particularly in states like Sinaloa and Colima.

Violence impacted the Mexican economy by roughly 11% of the country’s GDP in 2025, costing around four trillion pesos. Further research will assess long-term stability.