On Tuesday morning, police in central Mexico stumbled upon the decapitated heads on a route linking the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, which have remained relatively tranquil amid the country's rampant cartel wars. Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the grisly killings or identify which criminal group may be responsible, despite local media suggesting a possible involvement of a gang named "La Barredora," meaning "the sweeper."
A blanket found at the scene bore a message purportedly warning rival gangs, furthering speculation around the involvement of La Barredora, a criminal group known to operate in Guerrero. The prosecutor's office has confirmed that the dismembered remains belong to men and announced that an investigation is underway.
This incident comes as federal authorities maintain a tough stance against fentanyl trafficking, targeting the networks fueling violence across the nation. The regions of Puebla and Tlaxcala have traditionally avoided the extreme gang violence that has devastated other parts of Mexico, such as Sinaloa, which experienced the discovery of 20 bodies in June.
The grim reality of cartel activity persists, with recent events also highlighting the tragic loss of seven Mexican youths during a church festivity shooting in Guanajuato, and a previous discovery of five beheaded bodies near a road. Since 2006, Mexico has witnessed intensifying violence among cartels, leading to a staggering number of fatalities and disappearances amid government military efforts to combat organized crime.
A blanket found at the scene bore a message purportedly warning rival gangs, furthering speculation around the involvement of La Barredora, a criminal group known to operate in Guerrero. The prosecutor's office has confirmed that the dismembered remains belong to men and announced that an investigation is underway.
This incident comes as federal authorities maintain a tough stance against fentanyl trafficking, targeting the networks fueling violence across the nation. The regions of Puebla and Tlaxcala have traditionally avoided the extreme gang violence that has devastated other parts of Mexico, such as Sinaloa, which experienced the discovery of 20 bodies in June.
The grim reality of cartel activity persists, with recent events also highlighting the tragic loss of seven Mexican youths during a church festivity shooting in Guanajuato, and a previous discovery of five beheaded bodies near a road. Since 2006, Mexico has witnessed intensifying violence among cartels, leading to a staggering number of fatalities and disappearances amid government military efforts to combat organized crime.
