President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a 51% decrease in intentional homicides during the first two years of her administration. ^[1] During the 'Mañanera del Pueblo', Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo formally accused the US government and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of using interference tactics to weaken her administration and fracture the cohesion of the federal Security Cabinet. ^[2] President Sheinbaum attributed the security improvements to the new composition of the judiciary resulting from an election. ^[3] President Sheinbaum stated that the daily average of intentional homicides is now 44 fewer than before. ^[4] The administration reported the dismantling of 2,725 clandestine laboratories and the seizure of 519 tons of drugs. ^[5] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo attributed the security improvements to the new Popularly Elected Judicial Power, which was chosen by popular vote a year ago following constitutional reform. ^[6] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo noted that the 51% reduction in homicides equates to 44 fewer murders per day compared to the period before she took office. ^[7] President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported that July 2026 recorded the lowest daily average of homicides in 11 years. ^[8] President Sheinbaum asserted that these interference tactics 'hit a wall' due to the solid coordination, patriotism, and institutional unity prevailing within her government. ^[9] Sheinbaum stated that such declarations are part of a recurring strategy by the neighboring country to influence national politics and create internal divisions by selectively praising certain officials while questioning others. ^[10]