Historic Security Gains Acknowledged
President Claudia Sheinbaum recognized Mexico's federal Security Cabinet on June 16 for achieving a 46% reduction in intentional homicides between September 2024 and May 30, 2026. She hailed them as "exceptional public servants who love Mexico and its people."
The cabinet is led by:
- Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection
- Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of the Interior
- Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of Defense
- Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, Secretary of the Navy
- Guillermo Briseño Lobera, National Guard Commander
- Marcela Figueroa Franco, Executive Secretary of the National Public Security System
The drop translates to daily intentional homicides falling from an average of 87 cases to 47.
Sweeping Enforcement Results
During the same period, federal authorities reported:
- 56,000 arrests for high-impact crimes
- Over 30,000 firearms seized
- 420 tons of drugs confiscated nationwide
- More than 5 million fentanyl pills secured
- 2,407 methamphetamine labs dismantled
- 11,139 weapons exchanged for cash through the voluntary disarmament program
The Security Secretariat noted that the haul of fentanyl pills alone exceeds the total seized during the previous six-year administration, according to statements made during the June 18 morning press briefing.
Monthly Reporting Continues
The Security Cabinet maintains a monthly reporting schedule with the president. The next public session with data updated through June is expected during the first week of July.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did intentional homicides drop according to the June 2026 report?
The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection reported a 46% reduction in intentional homicides between September 2024 and May 30, 2026, announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum on June 16. Daily homicides fell from an average of 87 to 47 cases.
Who leads Mexico's Security Cabinet in 2026?
The cabinet includes Omar García Harfuch, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, Guillermo Briseño Lobera, and Marcela Figueroa Franco, heading Security, the Interior, Defense, the Navy, the National Guard, and the National Public Security System respectively.
How many firearms were seized during this period?
Federal authorities seized over 30,000 firearms between September 2024 and May 2026, plus an additional 11,139 weapons turned in through the voluntary disarmament program, bringing the total drug seizures to 420 tons.