A wave of violent crime continues to sweep across Latin America, with multiple incidents reported in the past 24 hours. In Acapulco, Mexico, three men were executed in separate incidents on Wednesday morning, including one where a human head was found in a car. The gruesome discoveries prompted a response from local police, state authorities, the National Guard, and military personnel.In Villa La Angostura, Argentina, the investigation into a violent robbery of the Settepasi family has led to the arrest of two new suspects. The police have conducted raids in Neuquén capital and Río Negro, seizing various items and potentially linking the suspects to additional crimes.Meanwhile, in Zapopan, Mexico, the Jalisco Attorney General’s Office has linked 16 people to the murder of Carlos Manuel Flores Amezcua, the subdirector of the Zapopan police. The suspects, believed to be part of a criminal cell, will remain in prison for a year pending trial. Attorney General Luis Joaquín Méndez Ruíz stated, “We are working closely with the C5 and the Zapopan police to gather all available evidence.”These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime and violence across the region. The involvement of multiple agencies and the use of advanced technologies, such as police drones in Zumpango, Mexico, highlight the complex nature of these investigations and the resources being deployed to address the issue.
Key points
- Three men were executed in separate incidents in Acapulco, Mexico, prompting a multi-agency response.
- New arrests made in connection with a violent robbery in Villa La Angostura, Argentina, potentially linked to additional crimes.
- 16 suspects linked to the murder of a police subdirector in Zapopan, Mexico, highlighting the challenge of organized crime.
