A clash between a criminal gang and villagers in central Mexico resulted in multiple fatalities.
The clash reportedly erupted when the gang demanded extortion fees from local farmers.
The Familia Michoacana drug cartel, known for its violent activities, has been dominant in the area for years.
The incident has sparked political debate in the lead up to the presidential elections.
A violent clash between a criminal gang and villagers in the hamlet of Texcaltitlan, central Mexico, has resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident, which was captured on dramatic video footage, saw villagers chasing down suspected gang members. The State of Mexico police have confirmed that the Familia Michoacana drug cartel, known for its violent activities, has been dominant in the area for years. The clash reportedly erupted when the gang demanded extortion fees from local farmers.
The number of fatalities reported varies between sources, with some reporting 11 deaths while others state 14 people were killed. It is confirmed that among the deceased, a majority were members of the criminal gang, while a minority were village residents. In addition to the fatalities, several injuries were reported.
The incident has sparked political debate in the lead up to the presidential elections. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has attributed the violence to drug consumption and neglect by previous governments. Meanwhile, presidential hopeful Xóchitl Gálvez has blamed the violence on the president's security strategy.
This incident is a stark reminder of the escalating regional violence that has been brewing in Mexico for years, often fueled by criminal organizations like the Familia Michoacana drug cartel. The clash between the villagers and the gang members underscores the tension and violence that these communities are often subjected to.
The article mentions that the clash turned political in the lead up to presidential elections, with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador attributing the violence to drug consumption and neglect by previous governments. Presidential hopeful Xóchitl Gálvez blamed the violence on the president's security strategy.
Accuracy
The article states that 11 people were killed in the clash, while the ITV and CTVNews articles report 14 deaths.
