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Zacatecas state, Mexico: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Zacatecas state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Zacatecas state, Mexico, down -50% from 2 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
The 12-month total for Zacatecas state stands at 5 events and 13 estimated deaths. That is -85% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 6 and 14. 100% of events were classed as non-state conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Sinaloa Cartel (3 events, 10 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Nov 2025Jul 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024
Events in Zacatecas state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Zacatecas state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Zacatecas municipality | 2 | 1 |
| Villa de Cos municipality | 1 | 7 |
| Villanueva municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Guadalupe municipality | 1 | 2 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | Zacatecas municipality Zacatecas 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 | 4 | 6 |
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation | 3 | 10 |
| Sinaloa Cartel | 3 | 10 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jalisco Cartel New Generation - Sinaloa Cartel | 3 | 10 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 2 | 3 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 5 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Zacatecas state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Zacatecas state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 13 deaths (range 6 to 14).
Is violence in Zacatecas state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Zacatecas state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (4 events), Jalisco Cartel New Generation (3 events), Sinaloa Cartel (3 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Zacatecas state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Zacatecas state, 100% 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:Jun 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Nov 2025Jul 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Dec 2024Nov 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.