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Hidalgo state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Hidalgo state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Hidalgo state, Mexico saw 3 recorded events and 3 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +50% on the preceding 90-day period.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 9 events and 11 estimated deaths were recorded in Hidalgo state. 100% of events were classed as non-state conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (9 events, 11 estimated deaths).
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Events in Hidalgo state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Hidalgo state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Tula de Allende municipality | 5 | 7 |
| Pachuca de Soto municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Tlaxcoapan municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Tula de Allende municipality Hidalgo state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 5 May 2026 | Hidalgo state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 5 May 2026 | Pachuca de Soto municipality Hidalgo state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 18 | 22 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 9 | 11 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 9 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Hidalgo state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 9 organized-violence events in Hidalgo state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 11 deaths.
Is violence in Hidalgo state increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were up +50% on the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Hidalgo state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (18 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Hidalgo state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Hidalgo state, 100% 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.
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.