August recorded a 5.08% decline in Mexico’s intentional homicides with 2,483 cases, making it the safest August in six years. However, the figure rose by a slight 0.77% compared to July. So far this year, there have been 20,076 homicides, or 83 a day. This average is 6% lower than last year’s daily rate. Remarkably, […]
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