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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-08

Mexico's Crime Reduction Strategy Offers Alternative to Bukele's Approach

Mexico's homicide rate has decreased by 41% in 18 months under President Sheinbaum's crime strategy, presenting a successful alternative to El Salvador's President Bukele.


<p>Though few have noticed, Mexico has reduced its daily homicide count by 41% over the past 18 months, owing to President Claudia Sheinbaumโ€™s pioneering new strategy for confronting organized crime. Such a sharp reduction is an historic achievement for Mexico โ€“&nbsp;and puts Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's thuggish methods to shame.</p>

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