Cartel Violence in Chilpancingo: 11 Bodies Found

In Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico, authorities have discovered the remains of 11 people, including two minors, in an abandoned pickup truck, amidst a backdrop of escalating drug cartel violence. This grim finding follows the recent beheading of the city's mayor, Alejandro Arcos, less than a week after he took office. The city has become a battleground for two rival cartels, the Tlacos and the Ardillos, who vie for control over drug and extortion activities. The murders are being investigated as homicides, with the identities of the victims still unknown. This incident underscores the severe levels of violence in Guerrero, challenging new President Claudia Sheinbaum's security reform plans, which focus on social support and improved intelligence coordination. Since her inauguration, Mexico has recorded 2,638 homicides, highlighting the ongoing struggle against organized crime.