Detailed analysis of the reduction in homicides in Quintana Roo
According to data provided by Marcela Figueroa, head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), the state of Quintana Roo experienced a decrease of 61.3% in the daily average of intentional homicides between July 2024 and July 2025. This decrease is particularly significant in Cancún, where the reduction reached 70.6%, according to figures presented during a press conference in Chetumal.
Context and historical evolution
Records indicate that in September 2024, Quintana Roo reported an average of 2 victims per day due to intentional homicide. However, by July 2025, this figure was reduced to 0.77 cases per day, which represents the lowest level since 2017. Figueroa emphasized that this July 2025 is the “lowest July in eight years”, according to comparative data presented in official graphs.
In the municipality of Benito Juárez (which includes Cancún), the improvement was even more notable: from 1.1 daily victims in July 2024 to only 0.32 homicides on average during the same month of 2025. This reduction of 70.6% suggests a tangible impact of the policies implemented in the last year.
Factors behind the decline
Although the official speech links this improvement to the actions undertaken during the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Mara Lezama, public security experts point out that multiple variables can influence these statistics. Among them:
- Operational reinforcement: Greater presence of federal forces and inter-institutional coordination.
- Focused strategies: Interventions in areas of high crime incidence.
- Socioeconomic factors: Possible reduction in conflicts linked to illegal activities.
However, a longitudinal analysis is required to determine whether this trend will continue in the medium term. Data from SESNSP show that, between 2017 and 2024, Quintana Roo fluctuated between 1.5 and 2.5 homicides daily, which highlights the relevance of current figures.
Implications and pending challenges
Despite progress, security challenges persist. The reduction in homicides does not necessarily reflect a drop in other crimes, such as robbery or extortion. Additionally, the registration methodology—which prioritizes “intentional” cases (with criminal intent)—may omit variations in other categories.
Civil organizations have called for these statistics to be complemented with indicators of security perception and institutional effectiveness, since cold numbers do not always capture citizen reality.
Conclusion
The data presented by the SESNSP show notable progress in Quintana Roo, especially in Cancún. However, the sustainability of these results will depend on comprehensive policies that address both prevention and criminal prosecution. Transparency in the dissemination of information will be key to evaluating the real impact of government strategies.
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