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A train derailment in southern Mexico near Nizanda resulted in at least 13 deaths and dozens of injuries, halting a key rail line connecting the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico. The accident involved the Interoceanic Train, which was part of a broader infrastructure project to enhance trade routes across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. Authorities are investigating and providing assistance to the victims' families.
A prison riot in Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico, resulted in 7 deaths and 11 injuries, with authorities restoring order and extinguishing fires; the riot was reportedly sparked by a rebellion against extortion by a criminal group.
Hacked-up bodies were found in two abandoned vehicles in Mexico's Veracruz state, with a warning message from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel claiming responsibility for the crime. The bodies, possibly of Guatemalans, were packed into coolers, and the killings are believed to be part of a turf war between cartels in the region. Mexican authorities are conducting laboratory tests to determine the number of victims, and have vowed to pursue those responsible for the gruesome act. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of cartel violence in Mexico, including the discovery of mutilated bodies with menacing messages as criminal gangs seek to intimidate their rivals.
An undetermined number of hacked-up bodies were found in two vehicles abandoned on a bridge in Mexico’s Gulf coast state of Veracruz, with a banner left on the side of one truck suggesting the victims might be Guatemalans and claiming authorship of the crime to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The killings are believed to involve a "settling of scores" between gangs, and the state has seen an increase in violence as cartels battle for turf. Authorities have reinforced security in the region and are pursuing those responsible for the criminal acts.