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Mexico: conflict events in August 2024
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
Mexico saw 245 recorded events and 334 estimated deaths in August 2024. That is about the same as the previous month (237). The death toll range is 299 to 347.
99% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 9.
Events were concentrated in Guanajuato state (80), Baja California state (39), Chihuahua state (34).
The most active pairing was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel with 79 events.
Where events happened
Regions, August 2024
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato state | 80 | 115 |
| Baja California state | 39 | 49 |
| Chihuahua state | 34 | 41 |
| Guerrero state | 29 | 36 |
| Michoacán state | 22 | 32 |
| Sinaloa state | 15 | 14 |
| Zacatecas state | 10 | 12 |
| Sonora state | 6 | 7 |
| Chiapas state | 4 | 6 |
| Tabasco state | 2 | 3 |
Deadliest events, August 2024
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | Tamazula municipality Durango state | Juarez Cartel vs Sinaloa Cartel Non-state, 2 civilian | 10 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | Huajicori municipality Nayarit state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Sinaloa Cartel Non-state | 7 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Olinalá municipality Guerrero state | Los Ardillos vs Los Tlacos Non-state | 7 0–7 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Zitácuaro municipality Michoacán state | Carteles Unidos vs Jalisco Cartel New Generation Non-state, 2 sources | 6 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | Apaseo el Alto municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state, 3 sources | 5 |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Penjamillo municipality Michoacán state | Carteles Unidos vs Jalisco Cartel New Generation Non-state | 5 0–5 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Celaya municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state, 2 sources | 5 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Celaya municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 4 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | Juan R. Escudero municipality Guerrero state | Los Rusos, UPOEG vs Los Tlacos Non-state, 2 civilian | 4 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Celaya municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 159 |
| Sinaloa Cartel | 90 |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel | 79 |
| Juarez Cartel | 34 |
| Cartel Independiente de Acapulco | 22 |
| Carteles Unidos | 21 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 243 |
| One-sided | 2 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.