In a shocking incident in northern Mexico, authorities discovered the bodies of five university students in a vehicle on a secluded road. The victims, all male students from Latina University of Mexico, were found on Sunday near the city of Celaya, a region that has been plagued by cartel violence in recent years.
The identities of the victims have yet to be disclosed by the authorities. The gruesome discovery has prompted a swift response from local and state officials. Guanajuato state governor, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez, has ordered a comprehensive operation involving state, federal, and municipal agencies to bolster security in the region and expedite the search for the perpetrators.
“I am deeply saddened by the cowardly act that claimed the lives of these young students on Sunday,” said Celaya mayor Javier Mendoza Márquez in a statement following the incident. The governor echoed the mayor’s sentiments, vowing that the culprits would be brought to justice and that such heinous acts would not be tolerated.
While local reports suggest that the victims were shot to death, official confirmation from the prosecutors is still pending. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.
This incident follows a series of violent acts in the area, including a car bomb explosion a few months ago that resulted in the death of a National Guard officer. The Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, embroiled in a turf war with the Jalisco cartel for several years, was blamed for the bombing.
The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for increased security measures and law enforcement efforts to curb the power of the cartels and restore peace in the region. As the investigation into the students’ deaths continues, the community mourns the loss of these young lives and calls for justice.