Introduction to the Issue and Relevance of Causa en Común
Causa en Común, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Mexico, has documented 1,321 extreme violence crimes over the course of three months in 2025. These atrocities, defined as intentional use of physical force causing extreme cruelty or death, include masacres, torture, mutilations, feminicides, and more. The organization’s report, “Galería del horror: atrocidades y eventos de alto impacto registrados en medios periodísticos,” highlights the severity of violence in various regions across Mexico.
Key Findings from the Report
- Recurrent Crimes:
- 338 asesinatos con tortura
- 152 mutilaciones, descuartizamientos o destrucción de cadáveres
- 134 actos violentos contra la autoridad
- 109 masacres y asesinatos de mujeres con crueldad extrema
- 84 registros de fosas clandestinas
- Daily Averages:
- 1 masacre per day
- 1.6 cases of mutilation per day
- 3.7 asesinatos con tortura per day
- Violence Against Women:
- 8.3 cases of asesinatos con crueldad per week
States with the Highest Number of Atrocities
According to Causa en Común’s report, the states with the most reported atrocities are:
- Sinaloa: 163
- Guanajuato: 125
- Puebla: 83
- Michoacán: 75
- Guerrero: 72
States with the fewest reported atrocies are:
- Querétaro: 1
- Yucatán: 2
- Ciudad de México: 4
- Estado de México: 6
- Durango: 7
Victim Statistics and Distribution
Causa en Común reported at least 1,914 victims affected by these extreme violence crimes. The states with the highest number of victims are:
- Guanajuato: 255
- Jalisco: 229
- Sinaloa: 205
- Chihuahua: 141
- Guerrero: 107
States with the fewest reported victims are:
- Yucatán: 1
- Querétaro: 3
- Durango: 7
- Campeche: 10
- Coahuila: 11
Causa en Común’s Proposed Solutions
In response to these alarming statistics, Causa en Común has suggested several approaches:
- Employ sociológical and psychological methods to understand local realities
- Strengthen institutions through increased budget and resources for the Comisión Ejecutiva de Atención a Víctimas and the Comisión Nacional de Búsqueda
- Fund projects that document and highlight violence
Key Questions and Answers
- What are extreme violence crimes?
- Which states have the highest number of reported atrocities?
- Which states have the fewest reported atrocities?
- How many victims were reported in the study?
- Which states have the highest number of victims?
- What solutions has Causa en Común proposed?
Extreme violence crimes, as defined by Causa en Común, involve the intentional use of physical force causing extreme cruelty or death. Examples include masacres, torture, mutilations, and feminicides.
Answer: Sinaloa (163), Guanajuato (125), Puebla (83), Michoacán (75), and Guerrero (72).
Answer: Querétaro (1), Yucatán (2), Ciudad de México (4), Estado de México (6), and Durango (7).
Answer: At least 1,914 victims were affected by these extreme violence crimes.
Answer: Guanajuato (255), Jalisco (229), Sinaloa (205), Chihuahua (141), and Guerrero (107).
Answer: Causa en Común has suggested using sociológical and psychological methods to understand local realities, strengthening institutions through increased budget and resources for relevant commissions, and funding projects that document and highlight violence.
