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crime2 years ago

"Deadly Rescue Attempt for Son of Mexican Cartel Hitman Leaves 12 Dead"

At least 12 suspected criminals were killed in a foiled attempt to rescue the son of a cartel hitman in Sonora, Mexico. The group, armed with assault weapons, targeted government agents on a highway but security forces managed to repel the attack. Two security officials were hospitalized, but are now in stable condition. The suspected hitman's son had been detained for "crimes against health," and security forces recovered 21 assault weapons and other equipment. This incident comes as the Mexican government prepares for a court hearing over an appeal seeking to hold gunmakers responsible for arms trafficked to criminal organizations.

via Reuters Canada|
#cartel#crime#drug-trafficking
tragedy2 years ago

"Diving Tragedies: Fatal Shark Attacks on Scallop Fishermen"

A 22-year-old fisherman, Victor Alejandro Soto Garcia, was fatally attacked by a 13-foot great white shark while diving for scallops off the Mexican coast near Playa Tojahui in Sonora state. Despite efforts to save him, Garcia died on the spot. The incident marks the latest in a series of fatal shark attacks in the region, prompting authorities to emphasize the importance of preventive measures for fishermen and distribute anti-shark bracelets.

via New York Post |
#fisherman#great-white-shark#mexico
world2 years ago

Fatal Shark Attack on Young Diver Off Pacific Coast of Mexico

A 22-year-old fisherman, Víctor Alejandro Soto García, was killed by a great white shark while diving for scallops off the Pacific coast of Mexico. This marks at least the third deadly shark attack in Mexican waters in about a month, with recent incidents also reported in Zihuatanejo and Melaque. Authorities emphasized the importance of preventive measures for fishermen and highlighted that most shark attacks are cases of mistaken identity. The NOAA notes that only a small number of shark species are involved in human-related attacks, and unprovoked shark bites have decreased over the past decade.

via CBS News|
#beach-safety#mexico#pacific-coast
travel2 years ago

"U.S. Travelers Urged to Avoid Rocky Point Amid Border Closure"

The U.S. Consulate is strongly advising against travel to Rocky Point, Sonora, due to the closure of the Lukeville-Sonoyta port of entry from Arizona. Americans are urged to only travel in Sonora during daylight and not to use alternate routes through the state. The closure of the port means that Arizonans are being urged not to drive to Rocky Point at all. The advisory also highlights the high crime and kidnapping rates in Sonora.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#port-closure#rocky-point#sonora
crime2 years ago

"Escalating Violence: U.S. Biologist's Murder Highlights Perils Faced by Scientists in Mexico"

Gabriel Trujillo, a U.S. biologist conducting research in Sonora, Mexico, was shot and killed while collecting plant samples. Trujillo's death is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting scientists studying the environment in Mexico. The killing follows the deaths of two other scientists in June and a shooting targeting a biology student. Researchers face significant risks and challenges in conducting their work in Mexico, with many areas considered dangerous due to drug and human trafficking routes. The violence has led to the suspension of research projects and a decline in funding for conservation efforts.

via Mongabay.com|
#crime#environmental-research#mexico
crime2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Arson Attack Claims Eleven Lives at Mexican Bar

Eleven people were killed and several others injured in a suspected arson attack on a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. The attack was carried out by a young, intoxicated man who had been expelled from the bar for disrespecting women. He returned and threw a Molotov cocktail at the bar's doors. Four of the victims were women, including a US citizen, and one was a 17-year-old. The suspect has been arrested by the police.

via New York Post |
#arson-attack#bar#crime
world2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes as Arson Attack Claims 11 Lives at Mexican Bar

A man who was expelled from a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, for mistreating women returned and set fire to the establishment, killing 11 people and injuring six others. The suspect has been arrested, and the attack is believed to have been carried out using a Molotov cocktail. The incident occurred in the northern state of Sonora, which borders the United States.

via CBS News|
#arson#bar-attack#mexico
crime2 years ago

Deadly Arson Attack: Patron Sets Fire to Bar, Killing 11 in Mexican Border City

A man in Mexico intentionally set a bar on fire after being kicked out, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. The incident occurred near the Arizona border in the Mexican state of Sonora. Witnesses reported that the suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated, was disrespecting women in the bar before being expelled. He then threw a Molotov cocktail-like object at the bar's doors, causing the fire. Seven men and four women were killed, while four injured individuals are receiving treatment in hospitals in San Luis Río Colorado and the US. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect.

via CNN|
#arson#bar-fire#border-city
crime2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Arson Attack Claims Eleven Lives in Northern Mexico

Eleven people were killed and several others injured in a suspected arson attack on a bar in the northern Mexican city of San Luis Colorado. The attack was carried out by a young, intoxicated man who had been expelled from the bar for disrespecting women. The suspect returned and threw a Molotov cocktail at the bar's doors. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect.

via Reuters|
#arson-attack#bar#crime
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Sonora Sandstorm: A Spectacular Display with Minimal Impact"

A sandstorm in Sonora, Mexico caused minor damage, including toppling trees and utility poles in Guaymas and Empalme municipalities. There were electricity outages in both areas, but no casualties were reported. The sandstorm, captured in photographs and videos on social media, created a visceral display of nature's power. Power restoration was 55% complete as of Friday morning, with full service expected to resume in the afternoon. The United Nations has designated July 12 as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms to address the increasing occurrence of these storms attributed to climate change and unsustainable farming practices.

via Mexico News Daily|
#damage#natural-disasters#power-outages
world2 years ago

Tragic End to California Ph.D. Student's Research Trip in Mexico: Wrong Place, Fatal Consequences

Gabriel Trujillo, a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley, conducting research on the common buttonbush plant, was tragically killed in Mexico. His body was found in the state of Sonora, days after he was reported missing. Trujillo's research aimed to understand the plant's ability to thrive in different climates and its potential for habitat conservation. Sonora, known for drug cartel activity, has seen increased violence in recent years. Trujillo's family is seeking answers from both the U.S. and Mexican governments.

via CBS News|
#conservation#mexico#research
crime2 years ago

Tiger stolen from home in northern Mexico still missing, police search continues.

Police in the northern Mexican state of Sonora are searching for a 5-year-old Bengal tiger named Baluma, which was stolen from a home in the state capital, Hermosillo. The owners had the proper paperwork to keep the animal, and prosecutors have distributed photos of the tiger in hopes that residents will report any sightings. Mexico has a history of people keeping large cats as pets, which sometimes end up in the hands of drug traffickers or wandering loose.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#bengal-tiger#crime#exotic-animals