Six Severed Heads Found on Roads in Puebla, Tlaxcala, Colima

Mexican authorities are investigating the discovery of six severed human heads along a road connecting the central states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, an unusual act of extreme violence for these generally safer regions. The heads belonged to men, and a pamphlet found at the scene suggested the killings were related to a settling of scores between rival criminal gangs involved in fuel theft and drug trafficking. This violent incident contrasts with the more common brutalities seen in northern and Pacific coast states like Sinaloa, where similar acts, including decapitations, have occurred amid cartel conflicts. The region's geographic location makes it vulnerable to criminal groups' activities, despite lower homicide rates compared to other parts of Mexico. Authorities are continuing their investigations as the violence highlights the ongoing struggles with drug-related crime and organized gangs in Mexico. Additionally, another severed head was found in the western city of Colima, indicating a wider pattern of violent gang activity.