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Key figures

The Government of Mexico reported a 53% drop in the daily average of high-impact crimes since 2018. The figure went from 969.4 to 455.8 cases per day, according to the Seventh Semiannual Report of the Permanent Armed Forces in Tasks to Support Public Security.

The document, delivered to the Permanent Commission, highlights the intervention of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy as a central factor. The data also shows a 40% reduction in victims of intentional homicide between September 2024 and April 2026: from almost 83 to 49 per day.

During the first four months of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, feminicide, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, intentional injuries with a firearm, robberies with violence and robbery of a carrier decreased. Vehicle theft fell 56.5% compared to 2018.

Military deployment

The Secretariat of National Defense deployed 45,247 troops between November 2025 and May 2026 in entities with a high incidence of homicides and violence. More than two thousand soldiers were sent to Jalisco after the arrest and death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho.” Operations were also reinforced on the northern border and in Michoacán.

The Mexican Navy expanded its presence with 3,742 elements in 18 states for surveillance and crime prevention. In addition, it allocated more than 2,000 troops to protect 218 strategic facilities in the energy and financial sectors.

In 2026, National Defense had a budget of 170,753 million pesos; 28,867 million were allocated to public security. The Secretary of the Navy received more than 3,477 million pesos for support tasks.

The federal government assured that military action is maintained under constitutional principles: extraordinary, regulated, supervised, subordinate and complementary to civil authorities, with respect for human rights. The report concludes that the participation of the Armed Forces will continue as the central axis of the national security strategy.

The employment relationship

The president of the Senate Board of Directors, Laura Itzel Castillo, confirmed that Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), worked as her advisor when she was part of the company’s board. Rodríguez Padilla is accused of an alleged case of domestic violence.

In an interview, the legislator assured that she was unaware of the conduct attributed to her. “We see faces, we do not know hearts,” he said. He also stressed that anyone who commits violence against a woman must face the corresponding legal consequences.

Castillo stressed that there is nothing to hide about his professional relationship within Pemex. In addition, she highlighted that the government maintains a feminist agenda to combat all forms of violence—physical, sexual, economic and patrimonial—and called to denounce these events.

Finally, he recognized the academic career of the former director: “He has a doctorate and specialization in oil issues. During his performance he fulfilled his responsibilities.”

Tribute in Congress

The Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union dedicated a minute of silence to the four people who lost their lives during the celebrations for the victory of the Mexican men’s soccer team in Mexico City.

Laura Itzel Castillo, president of the Board of Directors, informed the plenary session that the capital’s Health Secretariat confirmed the death of two women, ages 19 and 48, as well as two men, ages 30 and 44. The events occurred in the surroundings of Paseo de la Reforma.

During the session, it was recalled that the Government of Mexico City, headed by Clara Brugada Molina, offered institutional support to the families of the victims and accompaniment in the corresponding processes.

The legislator asked the members to stand up for the posthumous tribute. He expressed condolences to the bereaved and wished them quick resignation in the face of the loss.

At the end, Castillo also congratulated the Mexican team for its performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and wished them success in the upcoming matches of the tournament.