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Tabasco state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Tabasco state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Tabasco state, Mexico logged 2 events and 6 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, -33% against the preceding 90 days.
The 12-month total for Tabasco state stands at 27 events and 240 estimated deaths. That is -59% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 32 and 240. 96% of events were classed as non-state conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - La Barredora (23 events, 232 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025
Events in Tabasco state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Tabasco state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Centro municipality | 8 | 14 |
| Jalpa de Méndez municipality | 3 | 7 |
| Nacajuca municipality | 2 | 4 |
| Macuspana municipality | 2 | 4 |
| Cárdenas municipality | 2 | 3 |
| Cunduacán municipality | 1 | 2 |
| Huimanguillo municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Paraiso municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Comalcalco muncipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2026 | Tabasco state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 9 May 2026 | Tabasco state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 23 | 232 |
| La Barredora | 23 | 232 |
| Unidentified armed group | 8 | 16 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - La Barredora | 23 | 232 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 4 | 8 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 4% |
| Non-state conflict | 26 | 96% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Tabasco state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 27 organized-violence events in Tabasco state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 240 deaths (range 32 to 240).
Is violence in Tabasco state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -33% from the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Tabasco state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Jalisco Cartel New Generation (23 events), La Barredora (23 events), Unidentified armed group (8 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Tabasco state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Tabasco state, 96% 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.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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.