Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo recorded one of the three largest reductions in homicides nationwide during the first half of 2026, with a 60.1% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the federal government.
Official data also shows that between September 2024 and June 2026, the state accumulated an 85% reduction in this crime. Authorities attribute the results to coordination among federal, state, and municipal agencies in security strategies implemented in the state.
During the Security Cabinet press conference, Marcela Figueroa Franco, executive secretary of the National Public Security System, highlighted Quintana Roo among the states with the greatest progress in reducing homicides. Nationally, the daily average of homicides fell 48%, while high-impact crimes dropped 53% between 2018 and 2026, the report indicated.
Following the presentation, Carlos Javier Olvera Silveira, president of the Caribbean Business Coordinating Council, said the results reflect work done in recent years to strengthen security conditions in the state. He noted that the decline in violent incidents is noticeable and recalled that years ago such incidents were more frequent, affecting Quintana Roo’s image as a tourist destination. He also highlighted the attention visitors receive when they are crime victims, saying it helps build greater trust among tourists and investors.
