Mexico’s cargo theft plummets 37%—but violent gangs still rule key freight

Mexico’s freight industry is experiencing a paradox: while official figures show a sharp decline in cargo theft, criminal groups continue to disrupt supply chains through violent and evolving tactics. According to Guillermo Briseño Lobera, commander of Mexico’s National Guard, cargo thefts involving trucking companies are projected to drop by 37% in 2026 compared to 2025. This year, authorities have recorded 2,519 incidents, extending a downward trend that saw thefts fall by 52.07% between 2018 and 2025. The decline has been attributed to the federal government’s Balam highway security strategy, which…

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