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Chiapas state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Chiapas state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Chiapas state, Mexico, down -80% from 5 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 6.
The 12-month total for Chiapas state stands at 13 events and 29 estimated deaths. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. 62% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (5 events, 12 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024
Events in Chiapas state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Chiapas state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Cintalapa municipality | 2 | 8 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa municipality | 1 | 4 |
| San Cristobal De Casas municipality | 1 | 2 |
| Tila municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Huixtla municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Arriaga municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Villaflores municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Frontera Comalapa municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Chiapas state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 6 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 13 | 27 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 5 | 14 |
| Sinaloa Cartel | 4 | 13 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 5 | 12 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Sinaloa Cartel | 4 | 13 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 3 | 3 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 8% |
| Non-state conflict | 8 | 62% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Chiapas state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Chiapas state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 29 deaths.
Is violence in Chiapas state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -80% from the preceding 90 days (5).
Who are the main armed actors in Chiapas state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (13 events), Jalisco Cartel New Generation (5 events), Sinaloa Cartel (4 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Chiapas state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Chiapas state, 62% of events over the last 12 months were non-state conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Mexico
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.