Officials report 63% drop in Chiapas homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum highlighted a 63% drop in Chiapas homicides at Friday's mañanera, along with new plans for basic math education and a cartel "hospital" discovered in Jalisco. The post Officials report 63% drop in Chiapas homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
In Chiapas, homicide rates dropped by 63% in the first eight months of 2026 when compared to the same period in 2024, according to officials. Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, along with President Claudia Sheinbaum, attributed the decline to improved security under his leadership. Since taking office in December 2024, the state has seen 9,949 arrests and the seizure of 18.6 tonnes of drugs.
In response to recent PISA test results showing that 41.8% of 15-year-olds in Mexico scored below the basic level in math, science, and reading, Sheinbaum announced plans for new math and reading textbooks for teachers and students. She emphasized the return to pencil and paper, alongside efforts to regulate device use in schools.
Under the current administration, there have been 9,949 arrests for high-impact crimes, and authorities seized 1,545 firearms and 18.6 tonnes of drugs in Chiapas between October 2024 and August 2026.
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