Historical Events tagged with "drug violence"
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Mass graves discovered in San Fernando, Tamaulipas
In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, authorities discovered several mass graves containing the remains of over 193 victims linked to the Los Zetas drug cartel. This significant find followed a series of violent clashes between rival groups and reported disappearances in the area. Experts noted that the victims appeared to be individuals who had been kidnapped, illustrating the brutal realities of cartel violence in Mexico. Local law enforcement and federal authorities worked together to exhume the bodies and investigate the circumstances surrounding the mass graves.
Continue ReadingCardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo Assassinated
Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, a Roman Catholic cardinal, was assassinated alongside five others during a violent shootout at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico. The incident occurred in a context of escalating drug-related violence, where authorities believed the cardinal may have been mistakenly caught in a confrontation between rival drug cartels. The airport became the scene of chaos as shots rang out, resulting in multiple casualties.
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