Gunmen opened fire on a soccer field in central Mexico, killing at least 11 people and injuring 12 others, leaving behind a trail of beer cans, candles, and blood-stained clothing.
The attack occurred during a gathering after an amateur match in the municipality of Salamanca, which has been plagued by intense violence linked to cartel territorial disputes. The region is currently under the influence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, with tensions escalating into violent clashes.
Governor Libia Dennise García stated that "security in the region has been reinforced" with state and federal forces deployed to maintain order. She vowed to bring those responsible for the massacre to justice and restore peace to the community.
However, authorities have yet to disclose any motives behind the attack, leaving many questions unanswered. Security expert David Saucedo believes that the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel was likely behind the indiscriminate attack, seeking to provoke a federal military surge into territory currently held by its rivals, CJNG.
This incident raises serious concerns about Mexico's ability to maintain security in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup, which the country is co-hosting with Canada and the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum has chosen not to comment on the attack, deferring to the local prosecutor's office, which is currently investigating the incident.
The Jalisco Cartel, a fast-growing criminal organization, was declared a terrorist organization by the Trump administration, which also targeted the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel. The violence in Salamanca underscores the ongoing struggle for control of territory and resources in Mexico's war-torn regions.
The attack occurred during a gathering after an amateur match in the municipality of Salamanca, which has been plagued by intense violence linked to cartel territorial disputes. The region is currently under the influence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, with tensions escalating into violent clashes.
Governor Libia Dennise García stated that "security in the region has been reinforced" with state and federal forces deployed to maintain order. She vowed to bring those responsible for the massacre to justice and restore peace to the community.
However, authorities have yet to disclose any motives behind the attack, leaving many questions unanswered. Security expert David Saucedo believes that the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel was likely behind the indiscriminate attack, seeking to provoke a federal military surge into territory currently held by its rivals, CJNG.
This incident raises serious concerns about Mexico's ability to maintain security in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup, which the country is co-hosting with Canada and the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum has chosen not to comment on the attack, deferring to the local prosecutor's office, which is currently investigating the incident.
The Jalisco Cartel, a fast-growing criminal organization, was declared a terrorist organization by the Trump administration, which also targeted the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel. The violence in Salamanca underscores the ongoing struggle for control of territory and resources in Mexico's war-torn regions.
... like what even is going on in mexico rn? 11 people killed and 12 injured, and no one knows who did it?? its so frustrating that president sheinbaum isn't saying anything about it... my friend's cousin lives in salamanca and she's been saying the same thing for years - the cartel violence has gotten way out of control. i'm scared for them, you know? 
. I feel bad for the families of those who lost loved ones, they must be going through hell right now. The government is doing what they can with more forces deployed to the area but it's not enough, we need a real solution to this violence problem 
. Can't they just get along and stop all this bloodshed? 
it's so sad to hear that 11 people got killed and 12 others got hurt 
the fact that they left behind beer cans and candles is just crazy 
i don't get why cartels keep doing this stuff, like what do you even gain from hurting innocent people? 
the authorities need to figure out who did it and bring them to justice, but so far they haven't said anything about motives or suspects 
is mexico really ready for the FIFA World Cup with all this violence going on? 
... how can something like this happen on a peaceful gathering? I mean, I know the area has been super violent, but still... it's just not right. And no one knows who did it?! That's so frustrating 
Like, how are they supposed to keep everything safe? It's crazy! I know Mexico needs to be secure, but this feels so irresponsible. The president not saying anything about it is kinda weird... hoping the prosecutor's office can get to the bottom of this soon 
those beer cans just kinda chillin' on the ground, it's wild 
. security expert Saucedo's theory about the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel being behind it makes sense, but still not sure how much truth we'll ever know about what really went down 
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. it's like, can't we just focus on peace & unity for once? 
. all I know is that innocent people died & we should try to figure out what happened so we can move forward 
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we need some answers, not just empty promises. and btw canada & usa are co-hostin the fifa world cup with mexico? how's that gonna work out ?
what's the point of having a massive security force if they can't even protect people at a soccer field? 
it feels like mexico is stuck in a never-ending nightmare 
and these cartels are taking advantage of that 
. What kind of sicko does that? And 11 people are dead... it's just heartbreaking. 
. But now it seems like all this violence is taking over the country. It's like, can't they find a way to resolve their differences without resorting to guns? 
. I know they're trying to make it work, but at what cost? 
this is just so sad 
security in mexico needs a lot more work, imo 
at a soccer field? what were they even doing there? it's like, can't these cartels just leave ppl alone?! and now the gov's saying security has been reinforced but it feels like just more of the same 
it's just so frustrating that these cartels are taking advantage of innocent people, leaving a trail of destruction behind them... beer cans, candles, and bloodstained clothing - what else is left to say? 
these gangs are like a plague, leaving innocent ppl dead & injured 
