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Mexico: conflict events in April 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In April 2025, UCDP recorded 199 organized-violence events in Mexico, with 244 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (196). The death toll range is 212 to 286.
98% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 18.
Events were concentrated in Sinaloa state (79), Baja California state (34), Guerrero state (30).
The most active pairing was Sinaloa Cartel - Los Chapitos - Sinaloa Cartel - Los Mayos with 79 events.
Where events happened
Regions, April 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Sinaloa state | 79 | 107 |
| Baja California state | 34 | 21 |
| Guerrero state | 30 | 46 |
| Guanajuato state | 20 | 18 |
| Chihuahua state | 19 | 23 |
| Tabasco state | 6 | 11 |
| Michoacán state | 5 | 5 |
| Sonora state | 3 | 4 |
| Puebla state | 1 | 6 |
| Jalisco state | 1 | 2 |
Deadliest events, April 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | Tecoanapa municipality Guerrero state | Los Ardillos vs Los Tlacos Non-state, 2 sources | 11 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | Culiacán municipality Sinaloa state | Sinaloa Cartel - Los Chapitos vs Sinaloa Cartel - Los Mayos Non-state | 9 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | Culiacán municipality Sinaloa state | Sinaloa Cartel - Los Chapitos vs Sinaloa Cartel - Los Mayos Non-state, 2 civilian | 9 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Puebla municipality Puebla state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian, 2 sources | 6 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Choix municipality Sinaloa state | Sinaloa Cartel - Los Chapitos vs Sinaloa Cartel - Los Mayos Non-state | 4 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Salvatierra municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 4 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Playas de Rosarito municipality Baja California state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Sinaloa Cartel Non-state | 4 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Aldama municipality Chihuahua state | Juarez Cartel vs Sinaloa Cartel Non-state | 3 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Apaseo el Alto municipality Guanajuato state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Non-state | 3 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Tabasco state | Jalisco Cartel New Generation vs La Barredora Non-state | 3 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Sinaloa Cartel - Los Chapitos | 82 |
| Sinaloa Cartel - Los Mayos | 80 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 62 |
| Sinaloa Cartel | 52 |
| Cartel Independiente de Acapulco | 27 |
| Los Rusos | 27 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 196 |
| One-sided | 3 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.