Arrr, 34 scallywag coppers lost in 3 years in that treacherous Mexican town. Shiver me timbers!
2024-03-07
Arrr mateys, the scurvy dogs known as cartels have turned Celaya, Mexico into a treacherous den of villainy, where 34 brave officers have met their untimely end in the past 3 years. Aye, beware the dangers that lurk in these lawless waters!
In the parking lot of a convenience store in Celaya, Mexico, a dead man lay surrounded by bullet casings, a grim reminder of the high homicide rates in Guanajuato state. Cartel gunmen targeted a policeman and his family, killing him while he defended them. Another police officer and her daughter fell victim to the same violence a week earlier.Celaya has become a dangerous place for law enforcement, with 34 officers killed in the last three years. Despite President López Obrador's stance of non-confrontation with cartels, the city has refused to back down. The Santa Rosa de Lima cartel's control over Celaya prompted the mayor to take a stand, even at the cost of his own son's life.As violence escalates, Celaya's police force, led by former federal officers, faces constant threats from cartel hitmen. The city's refusal to rely solely on military forces sets it apart from other areas, emphasizing the importance of local policing. With presidential elections looming, the future of Mexico's security policy hangs in the balance, as different candidates offer contrasting approaches to combating the cartel influence.