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Chihuahua state: conflict events in January 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Chihuahua state, Mexico. Country-wide report: Mexico, January 2026.
Chihuahua state, Mexico saw 21 recorded events and 24 estimated deaths in January 2026. That is about the same as the previous month (22). The death toll range is 23 to 24.
90% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 19 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, January 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | Aldama municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Aldama municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Hidalgo del Parral municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Chihuahua state | Juarez Cartel vs Sinaloa Cartel Non-state | 1 0–1 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Juárez municipality Chihuahua state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 39 | 45 |
| Juarez Cartel | 1 | 1 |
| Sinaloa Cartel | 1 | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.