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world5 months ago•2 min saved

32 Bodies Discovered in Abandoned Mexican Home, Search Continues for Loved Ones

The dismembered remains of 32 people were found in an abandoned house in Guanajuato, Mexico, with 15 identified so far. The victims are believed to be linked to ongoing cartel violence in the region, which is marked by frequent mass graves and high murder rates, making Guanajuato one of the deadliest states in Mexico. Families of the missing continue to search for their loved ones amid ongoing conflict between criminal groups like the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

via CBS News|

#guanajuato #mass-graves #mexico

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Fire at Mexican rehab center kills 12 amid violence

A fire at a drug rehabilitation center in Guanajuato, Mexico, killed 12 people and injured others, with reports suggesting victims were locked inside. The region is plagued by cartel violence, and such centers have historically been targets of attacks due to their unregulated and often abusive conditions.

via CNN|

#fire #guanajuato #mexico

cultural-heritage1 year ago•3 min saved

"Mishandling Causes 19th Century Mummy's Arm to Detach in Mexican Museum"

Mexico's federal archaeology agency, INAH, has accused the city of Guanajuato of mishandling a 19th-century mummy, resulting in the detachment of its arm during museum renovations. The incident highlights a jurisdictional dispute between INAH, which considers the mummies national patrimony, and Guanajuato, which views them as tourist attractions. The INAH criticized the lack of proper protocols and training among local personnel and demanded an accounting of the procedures followed during the renovations.

via The Associated Press|

#cultural-heritage #guanajuato #inah

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Violence Erupts at Mexican Holiday Parties, Leaving Death and Chaos in its Wake

Survivors of a massacre in central Mexico revealed that a group initially turned away from a holiday party returned later with gunmen, resulting in the killing of 11 people and injuring 14. Authorities recovered shells from seven different guns at the scene and are focusing their investigation on a group operating in the area. Guanajuato, where the incident occurred, has been plagued by violent clashes between cartels, with the state having the highest number of homicides in Mexico. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called for the state prosecutor to step down.

via Yahoo News|

#cartel #crime #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Deadly Christmas: 16 Lives Lost in Guanajuato Shootings"

Gunmen attacked a Christmas party in the town of Salvatierra, Guanajuato, killing 12 people, while four others died in a separate shooting in Salamanca. The state of Guanajuato has been plagued by violent turf battles between drug cartels, with high levels of violence and drug use. Mexico's president called for the resignation of the state prosecutor due to the ongoing violence. In a separate incident in Tulum, three men were shot dead and four others injured in a bar, possibly related to a dispute over drug sales.

via KABC-TV|

#crime #drug-cartels #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deadly Holiday Party Attack Claims 12 Lives in Mexico, Authorities Investigate"

A group opened fire on party guests attending a holiday party in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, leaving 12 people dead. The attack occurred during a traditional Mexican party called a posada. Guanajuato has experienced increasing violence in recent years due to tensions between drug trafficking groups. Further details about the attack and the victims have yet to be released.

via Fox News|

#attack #crime #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Shootings Rock Mexico's Holiday Season

A dawn attack at a holiday party in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato has left 12 people dead. The armed group opened fire on partygoers attending a traditional Mexican Christmas party, known as a posada. Guanajuato has seen a rise in violence in recent years due to clashes between powerful drug trafficking groups.

via New York Post |

#crime #drug-trafficking #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deadly Christmas: 16 Lives Lost in Guanajuato Shootings"

Gunmen attacked a Christmas party in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, killing twelve people, while four others died in a separate shooting in Salamanca. Guanajuato has been plagued by violent clashes between rival drug cartels, with the state consistently having the highest number of homicides in Mexico. In a separate incident in Tulum, three men were shot dead and four others injured at a bar, possibly due to a dispute over drug sales. Shootouts between local drug gangs in Tulum have previously resulted in the deaths of tourists caught in the crossfire. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for Mexico's Caribbean beach resorts, urging increased situational awareness, particularly after dark.

via ABC News|

#christmas-season #crime #drug-cartels

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

"Deadly Attack Strikes Mexico Holiday Party, 12 Killed"

A holiday party in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato turned deadly when an armed group opened fire, killing 12 people. The attack occurred during a traditional Mexican party called a posada. Guanajuato has experienced increasing violence in recent years due to clashes between powerful drug trafficking groups.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#attack #crime #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Discovery: 5 University Students Found Dead in Violence-Plagued Mexican City

The bodies of five university students, all young men, were found stuffed in a vehicle on a dirt road in north-central Mexico. The governor of Guanajuato has promised an "exhaustive" investigation into the killings. The area where the bodies were found has experienced drug cartel violence in recent years. The victims were students at the Latina University of Mexico, which has suspended classes in mourning. While local media reports suggest the men were shot to death, prosecutors have not confirmed this. In June, a car bomb set off by a drug cartel in Celaya killed a National Guard officer.

via ABC News|

#crime #drug-cartel-violence #guanajuato

architecture2 years ago•2 min saved

Mexican Architecture: Cruciform Plan with Stone Volumes and Alleys.

HW studio arquitectos designs ENSO HOUSE II in Guanajuato, Mexico, with a cruciform residential plan that divides the space into four quadrants by a cross of stone alleys. Each quadrant is assigned a specific function, with the design emphasizing the region's cultural and architectural heritage through the use of local stone and a focus on the surrounding landscape. The building's largest windows face south, providing a visual connection to the mountain of Santa Maria, while a long, arched stone wall protects the entrance and emphasizes the horizontal presence of the mountain in the background.

via Designboom|

#architecture #cultural-heritage #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Gunmen's attack at Mexican resort leaves 7 dead, including child.

Gunmen attacked the La Palma resort in Mexico, killing a child and six adults, and injuring at least one person. The gunmen destroyed a shop and took security cameras before leaving the scene. Guanajuato, where the resort is located, has been considered one of Mexico's most dangerous states due to the Jalisco drug cartel's activities.

via NBC News|

#crime #guanajuato #gunmen-attack

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Gunmen kill 7, including child, at Mexican resort and water park.

Gunmen stormed a resort in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, killing a child and six others. The attack took place in a region increasingly plagued by drug cartel violence. It is not clear who was behind the shooting. Rival drug cartels have been waging brutal battles to control territory and trafficking routes through the state.

via Reuters Canada|

#crime #drug-cartels #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Gunmen's Attack at Mexican Water Park Leaves 7 Dead

Gunmen opened fire at a public swimming pool in the city of Cortazar, Guanajuato, Mexico, killing at least seven people, including a child. The motive is still under investigation, and no arrests have been made. Guanajuato has a reputation for violent incidents due to turf wars between rival drug gangs, and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has struggled to deal with gang violence since taking office in late 2018.

via CNN|

#crime #drug-cartels #guanajuato

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Missing Women in Mexico Found Dead, Says Prosecutor.

Some of the six women who went missing on March 7 in Guanajuato, Mexico, have been found dead, according to the head prosecutor of the state. The women disappeared on the outskirts of the city of Celaya, and authorities had hoped to find them alive. The crime scene is still being examined to determine the number of dead and their identities. Guanajuato has been Mexico's most violent state for years, with cartels waging a turf war there against local gangs.

via ABC News|

#cartels #crime #guanajuato