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Guanajuato state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Guanajuato state, Mexico. Country-wide report: Mexico, April 2026.
Guanajuato state, Mexico saw 20 recorded events and 30 estimated deaths in April 2026. That is -49% compared with 39 events the month before. The death toll range is 30 to 36.
80% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 4.
The most active pairing was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel with 13 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Villagrán municipality Guanajuato state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 13 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 2 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | León municipality Guanajuato state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 19 Apr 2026 | Tierra Blanca municipality Guanajuato state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Apaseo el Alto municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 13 | 8 |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel | 13 | 8 |
| Unidentified armed group | 10 | 40 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.