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Colima state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Colima state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Colima state, Mexico recorded nothing in the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026. The previous quarter had 2 events, so the recent lull is a clear break.
The 12-month total for Colima state stands at 16 events and 23 estimated deaths. That is +100% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 5 and 23. 94% of events were classed as non-state conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Sinaloa Cartel (14 events, 21 estimated deaths).
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Events in Colima state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Colima state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Colima municipality | 8 | 8 |
| Cuauhtémoc municipality | 4 | 8 |
| Villa de Alvarez municipality | 2 | 4 |
| Manzanillo municipality | 2 | 3 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
No events recorded in this period.
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Sinaloa Cartel | 15 | 22 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 14 | 21 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 2 |
| Government of Mexico | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Sinaloa Cartel | 14 | 21 |
| Government of Mexico - Sinaloa Cartel | 1 | 1 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 6% |
| Non-state conflict | 15 | 94% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Colima state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 16 organized-violence events in Colima state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 23 deaths (range 5 to 23).
Is violence in Colima state increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Colima state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Sinaloa Cartel (15 events), Jalisco Cartel New Generation (14 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Government of Mexico (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Colima state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Colima state, 94% 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.
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.