Tag Archives: Guerrero state

Decapitated Mayor’s Successor Takes Office in Chilpancingo; What Follows?

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Allan Wall

On October 1st, Alejandro Arcos Catalan became the mayor of Chilpancingo, capital of Guerrero state. It’s a city plagued by two rival drug gangs: the Ardillos and the Tlacos. On October 6th, the new Mayor Arcos was found decapitated, his … Continue reading →

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Sheinbaum’s Four-Point Security Plan

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Allan Wall

The violence in Mexico continues, and in diverse locales: 1. In the eastern state of Chiapas, criminal groups connected to the Sinaloa Cartel battle those connected with the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación). See here. 2. In Sinaloa state, the … Continue reading →

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