Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico – February 18, 2026 – Ciudad Juárez continues to grapple with a persistent wave of violence, as authorities confirm a total of 16 homicides recorded in the city during the first 17 days of February. This grim statistic underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by the border city.
Recent Incidents Highlight Persistent Violence
Among the most recent cases is the murder of a man in the Águilas de Zaragoza neighborhood, which occurred over the past weekend. This incident is one of several reported across different sectors of the city, contributing to the rising death toll for the month.
The weekend also saw additional acts of violence, further emphasizing the urgent need for effective security measures. While specific details regarding each case are under investigation, the cumulative number points to a concerning trend in the region.
Broader Context: Security Challenges in Ciudad Juárez
These figures come as Ciudad Juárez strives to improve its international ranking regarding violence, having recently moved out of the top 15 most violent cities globally. Despite these efforts, the current homicide rate indicates that significant challenges remain in ensuring public safety.
Local authorities, including the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) and the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE), are actively investigating these cases. The focus remains on identifying perpetrators and bringing them to justice, as well as implementing strategies to curb the violence.
Other Notable Police Activity in the Region
In related news, several other incidents have been reported across Chihuahua:
- Armed Robbery: Armed suspects assaulted a store in the López Mateos and Río Nilo area of Ciudad Juárez.
- Fire Incidents: Firefighters extinguished a blaze in an abandoned building in Pronaf, Ciudad Juárez. Additionally, Ciudad Juárez has recorded 290 fires so far this year, primarily due to negligence or accidents. An investigation is underway into the causes of a fire in the Américas subdivision that left an elderly person with arm burns.
- Arrests and Investigations: Two men were arrested in Ciudad Juárez on drug charges, and their potential involvement in store robberies is being investigated.
- Prison Incidents: The SSPE confirmed the deaths of two inmates at Cereso 3 in Ciudad Juárez. In Guachochi, an extraordinary inspection at Cereso 8 found no prohibited items among 207 inmates and 32 cells.
- Tragic Accidents: In Bocoyna, a 15-year-old minor accidentally fell into a ravine. In Namiquipa, a man died from injuries sustained from a beating.
- Arson: Armed individuals intentionally set fire to a maquiladora truck on the highway to Aldama, with the driver reporting that the assailants fled the scene.
- Missing Persons: A search warrant was executed in Infonavit Solidaridad as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Génesis Dibanhi Enríquez, who has been missing since April 19, 2022. No clues to her whereabouts have been found yet.
- Gas Leak: Firefighters and Civil Protection controlled a gas leak from a damaged valve in a gas tanker in Riveras del Bravo Stage III.
- Homicide Indictment: Martín C. M. has been indicted for a double homicide that occurred on November 26, 2025, in the Fundadores neighborhood. He will remain in preventive detention pending his bond hearing.
- Child Abuse Conviction: In a separate but significant case, a daycare employee, Naomy Yamilé R. P., was sentenced to 50 years in prison for aggravated sexual abuse against a minor. The sentence was handed down in Ciudad Judicial, and she will serve her time at Cereso Femenil No. 2.
The authorities continue to work on multiple fronts to address the diverse range of criminal activities and ensure the safety of the community in Ciudad Juárez and throughout the state of Chihuahua.
Source: https://oem.com.mx/elheraldodejuarez/policiaca/suman-16-homicidios-en-lo-que-va-de-febrero-en-ciudad-juarez-28477787
