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México state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in México state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in México state, Mexico, down -57% from 23 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 12.
The 12-month total for México state stands at 33 events and 39 estimated deaths. That is +1000% on the previous 12 months. 94% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 2.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (31 events, 37 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jun 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025
Events in México state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within México state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Naucalpan de Juárez municipality | 12 | 15 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli municipality | 4 | 4 |
| Tultitlán municipality | 3 | 4 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos municipality | 3 | 3 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz municipality | 3 | 3 |
| Valle de Chalco Solidaridad municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Temamatla municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Toluca municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Tecamac municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Tlalpan municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | Temamatla municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Tultitlán municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Naucalpan de Juárez municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Naucalpan de Juárez municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Ecatepec de Morelos municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Naucalpan de Juárez municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | Tultitlán municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 20 May 2026 | Tlalnepantla de Baz municipality México state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 12 May 2026 | Cuautitlán Izcalli municipality México 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 | 63 | 75 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 31 | 37 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 31 | 94% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 6% |
Recent reports mentioning México state
- Mexico: Seamos hogar para quienes no pueden volver al suyo - Informe Anual 2025 ACNUR México ReliefWeb, 23 Jun 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in México state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 33 organized-violence events in México state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 39 deaths.
Is violence in México state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (10) were down -57% from the preceding 90 days (23).
Who are the main armed actors in México state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (63 events), Jalisco Cartel New Generation (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in México state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In México 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.
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.