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Guanajuato state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Guanajuato state, Mexico. Country-wide report: Mexico, May 2026.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 41 organized-violence events in Guanajuato state, Mexico, with 21 estimated deaths. That is +105% compared with 20 events the month before. The death toll range is 14 to 55.
98% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel with 40 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | León municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 5 |
| 30 May 2026 | Salamanca municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 4 |
| 4 May 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 3 0–3 |
| 9 May 2026 | Salamanca municipality Guanajuato state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 6 May 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 2 0–2 |
| 4 May 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 2 0–2 |
| 10 May 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 3 May 2026 | Apaseo el Alto municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 2 May 2026 | Irapuato municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 1 |
| 30 May 2026 | Celaya municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 0 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 40 | 19 |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel | 40 | 19 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 | 2 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.