“San Luis Potosí reports a historic reduction in homicides during January 2026, positioning itself as the second state in Mexico with the greatest decrease. Here are the figures and the comparison.”
San Luis Potosí achieved a historic decline in the average daily number of intentional homicides during January 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, according to official figures from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System.
This progress places the state in second place nationwide among the entities with the greatest effectiveness in reducing homicides, surpassing states such as Quintana Roo, Tabasco, and Aguascalientes, and ranking only behind Zacatecas, which reported an 88% decrease.
San Luis Potosí is the second state with the greatest reduction in homicides.
In this regard, the homicide rate in San Luis Potosí in January 2026 decreased by 83.9%. Zacatecas, for its part, stood out by leading the statistics with an 88% drop. These are the states with the largest reduction in homicides at the start of 2026.
These are the states with the largest reduction in homicides at the start of 2026.
83.9% — San Luis Potosí en enero de 2026
88% — Zacatecas
73.2% — Quintana Roo
68.8% — Tabasco
66.7% — Aguascalientes
¿Why did homicides drop in San Luis Potosí?
Authorities stressed that the notable decrease in the incidence of homicides is the direct result of the comprehensive security strategy implemented by Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona.
According to the statements, the difference from previous models that focused mainly on police measures, the strategy of the Government of San Luis Potosí addresses the structural roots of crime.
They added that the current public policy combines efforts that have contributed to the pacification of the state and the strengthening of the environment of security and well-being for Potosí families, in areas such as:
Job creation
Expansion of sports and recreational spaces
Delivery of financing
Scholarships
Social supports
What is the social impact in San Luis Potosí?
This comprehensive approach has allowed San Luis Potosí to leave the groups of states with the highest incidence of crime, positioning itself as a benchmark in pacification at the national level.
Likewise, authorities stressed that this progress demonstrates the effectiveness of a preventive and social model that seeks not only to reduce crime, but also to improve the living conditions of the population.
With this strategy, they stressed, 2026 begins with greater tranquility and certainty for citizens, consolidating San Luis Potosí as a safer and more prosperous state.
Source: Líder Empresarial
