2023 Update on Mexico’s Rising Cargo Hijacking

Check out our updated Mexico Cargo Hijacking Portal with numbers for 2023. In 2023, Mexico recorded 7,862 violent cargo truck hijackings, up 3% from 2022. The most problematic states in Mexico are Estado de Mexico and Puebla. One other hotspot to watch is Veracruz where hijackings increased by 58% in 2023. Companies engaging in nearshoring …