UMVA has learned that a weekend shooting in Mexico's Puebla state has left a trail of death and destruction, claiming the lives of at least 10 people, including a child.
The bloodbath unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, when heavily armed gunmen stormed a ranch in the east-central town of Tehuitzingo, about 120 kilometres south of Puebla City, and opened fire. The victims of the deadly attack included six men, three women and one child, whose innocence was brutally shattered by the senseless violence.
Federal investigators have taken over the case to determine the motive behind the slaughter, but the lack of arrests so far has only added to the mystery. It is unclear if the slayings were tied to cartel activity, but the region has seen an uptick in violence in recent months, leaving many wondering if the situation will escalate further.
The attack in Tehuitzingo comes as bloodshed stemming from organized crime has escalated across the violence-plagued nation. Last month, a Canadian tourist was killed and several others, including another Canadian, were wounded when a crazed man gunned down visitors at the Teoihuacan pyramids near Mexico City. The shooter, who shot and killed himself at the archeological site, was inspired by the Columbine High School massacre and had planned the attack alone.
A young Canadian man, Jeremy Grant, 19, who lived in Puerto Vallarta, was also killed in the Ixtapa area of the tourist town. He was beaten and fatally stabbed, leaving his attackers at large. The two violent incidents, which hit too close to home for Canadians, have only intensified concerns over public safety in the nation.
Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Mexico, according to authorities, due to high levels of criminal activity and kidnapping. The region has seen violent clashes between rival cartels and other armed groups, making it a treacherous place for tourists and locals alike.
