The contributors at Borderland Beat aim to cover newsworthy and relevant stories related to organized crime and security in Mexico. However, this means that we sometimes miss the many small footprints left by organized crime groups around the country. This article aims to cover more of these events which do not merit a full article.
Baja California, Mexicali – Two gunmen were killed by Municipal Police. The social media account who uploaded the photos claimed they were members of Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico State, Cuautitlán Izcalli – A transportation worker autodefensa group captured and beat two men who apparently tried robbing bus passengers, reported El Sol de Toluca. This autodefensa was formed early August to combat the frequent attacks and robberies taxi, Uber, bus, and combi drivers face, reported Zeta Tijuana. (Stay tuned for an article I am writing on this)
Veracruz – There have been 702 clandestine graves found in the state of Veracruz, reported El Universal.
Guerrero, Acapulco – Armed men left bodies in black plastic bags on the side of a road, reported Quadratin Guerrero.
Guerrero, Acapulco – Another taxi driver was killed in Acapulco, reported Quadratin Guerrero.Dozens of taxi and public transport drivers have been killed in the state this year.
Quintana Roo, Cancun – Tourism taxi drivers protested extortion fees imposed by government workers they face while working, reported Novedades Quintana Roo.
Quintana Roo, Cancun – The owner of a tire repair shop was shot by gunmen, likely after failing to pay an extortion fee, reported Quintana Roo Hoy.
Quintana Roo, Cancun – One was killed and another was injured in an armed attack at a carwash reported Quintana Roo Hoy. This attack occurred a 15-minute drive from the event above.
