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In a chilling revelation early Tuesday morning, local police stumbled upon the severed heads along a route connecting the generally peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Although this region has been relatively unaffected by the alarming surge of cartel violence seen in other parts of Mexico, such a discovery raises significant concerns about the escalating tensions among criminal organizations.
Reports indicated that a blanket with a threatening message was found at the scene, purportedly directed at rival gangs. The message was attributed to a group called "La Barredora," which translates to "the sweeper." Though this name is associated with a lesser-known criminal faction in Guerrero, authorities have yet to confirm whether they are indeed linked to the recent murders or the reasons behind the act.
According to the local prosecutor's office, all six victims were men, and an investigation into their deaths has been initiated. Observers note that the region faces challenges beyond drug trafficking; it is also known for fuel smuggling, often referred to as "huachicoleo," which is a lucrative illegal activity generating billions of dollars.
Federal authorities have remained silent on the recent violence while President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration continues its campaign against fentanyl trafficking. It is notable that Puebla and Tlaxcala haven't seen the kind of horrific cartel violence witnessed in states like Sinaloa, where horrifying scenes were reported, including the discovery of 20 bodies in June.
The pervasive violence linked to drug cartels has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and left tens of thousands missing since the government initiated military interventions against gangs in 2006.
In a chilling revelation early Tuesday morning, local police stumbled upon the severed heads along a route connecting the generally peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Although this region has been relatively unaffected by the alarming surge of cartel violence seen in other parts of Mexico, such a discovery raises significant concerns about the escalating tensions among criminal organizations.
Reports indicated that a blanket with a threatening message was found at the scene, purportedly directed at rival gangs. The message was attributed to a group called "La Barredora," which translates to "the sweeper." Though this name is associated with a lesser-known criminal faction in Guerrero, authorities have yet to confirm whether they are indeed linked to the recent murders or the reasons behind the act.
According to the local prosecutor's office, all six victims were men, and an investigation into their deaths has been initiated. Observers note that the region faces challenges beyond drug trafficking; it is also known for fuel smuggling, often referred to as "huachicoleo," which is a lucrative illegal activity generating billions of dollars.
Federal authorities have remained silent on the recent violence while President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration continues its campaign against fentanyl trafficking. It is notable that Puebla and Tlaxcala haven't seen the kind of horrific cartel violence witnessed in states like Sinaloa, where horrifying scenes were reported, including the discovery of 20 bodies in June.
The pervasive violence linked to drug cartels has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and left tens of thousands missing since the government initiated military interventions against gangs in 2006.
