In Mexico, 16 people are killed in an armed attack during a Christmas party

In Mexico, 16 people are killed in an armed attack during a Christmas party

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December 17 2023, 10:30 PM • 33042 views

Armed assailants killed 16 people and wounded dozens at a Christmas party in a San Jose del Carmen fazenda in Guanajuato, a region plagued by cartel violence.

Gunmen attacked a Christmas party on Sunday morning, killing 16 people in the city of Salvatierra in Mexico's north-central state of Guanajuato. This is reported by AR with reference to the prosecutor's office, UNN reports.

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The authorities also reported dozens of wounded who were taken to hospitals. to hospitals.

According to local media, the murder took place in a San Jose del Carmen, which is usually rented out for parties. The victims are young people who were participating in a Christmas Eve celebration.

Guanajuato was the scene of bloody battles between cartels.

Guanajuato now tops the list of Mexican states with the with the highest number of murders since the beginning of the year. According to official figures, there have been 3029 deaths have occurred there.

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