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Veracruz state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Veracruz state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Veracruz state, Mexico, down -64% from 11 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 5.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 27 events and 50 estimated deaths were recorded in Veracruz state. That is +286% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 38 and 50. 93% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 7.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (21 events, 30 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025Aug 2025May 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024
Events in Veracruz state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Veracruz state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxpan municipality | 7 | 16 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo municipality | 2 | 3 |
| Cuitláhuac municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Acayucan municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Álamo Temapache municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Papantla municipality | 1 | 6 |
| Sayula de Alemán municipality | 1 | 4 |
| Cosoleacaque municipality | 1 | 2 |
| Omealca municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Zongolica municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | Veracruz state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Omealca municipality Veracruz state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 27 May 2026 | Cuitláhuac municipality Veracruz state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 20 May 2026 | Acayucan municipality Veracruz state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 44 | 62 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 4 | 18 |
| Gulf Cartel - Grupo Sombra faction | 4 | 18 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 21 | 30 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Gulf Cartel - Grupo Sombra faction | 4 | 18 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 2 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 25 | 93% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 7% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Veracruz state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 27 organized-violence events in Veracruz state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 50 deaths (range 38 to 50).
Is violence in Veracruz state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (4) were down -64% from the preceding 90 days (11).
Who are the main armed actors in Veracruz state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (44 events), Jalisco Cartel New Generation (4 events), Gulf Cartel - Grupo Sombra faction (4 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Veracruz state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Veracruz state, 93% 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 2026Sep 2025Aug 2025May 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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