Homicides Decrease, Kidnappings Rise in Mexico in 2013
The number of homicides decreased, while kidnappings increased, in Mexico in 2013.
A report published by the Mexican Government said that through November 2013, there were 16,735 homicides; 1,583 kidnappings; 7,441 extortion convictions; 51,808 cases of violent car theft and 120,368 cases of non-violent car theft. This means that the homicide rate has fallen 22 percent in the first year of Enrique Peña Nieto's presidency, while kidnapping has increased slightly, said the Latin Times.