Mexico Security
June 16 – July 22, 2026 Updated 14h ago
Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of Mexico Security, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.
Mexico reports lowest homicide rate since 2016 as Sheinbaum touts security gains
Mexico's government said May homicides averaged 44.3 a day, down about 49% from September 2024 and the lowest since 2016, as President Sheinbaum touted her security strategy.
El Mayo Zambada sentenced to life in prison and a record $15 billion forfeiture
The Sinaloa co-founder was sentenced in Brooklyn on Monday. His $15 billion forfeiture is nominally the largest in a US drug case, but trails El Chapo’s in real terms.