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Bodies of 9 Men Discovered Near Fuel Pipeline

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In a chilling discovery on Tuesday, law enforcement officials in central Mexico stumbled upon the lifeless bodies of nine men in vehicles situated near a fuel pipeline. The circumstances leading to their untimely demise are still under investigation, but initial findings suggest that the illicit trade of fuel theft could be a contributing factor. Mexico has been grappling with the issue of fuel theft for some time now, with criminal gangs known to siphon off …

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8 bodies found at Cancun resort

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The authorities in Cancun, Mexico are working to identify eight bodies that were found dumped in the Caribbean resort. Oscar Montes de Oca, the head prosecutor for Quintana Roo, has promised to do additional searches and identifications in response to the families of missing people. Over the weekend, the police searched wooded areas and cenotes (sinkhole ponds) to locate the corpses. With over 112,000 people missing in Mexico, the search for clandestine gravesites is becoming …

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Four people found dead on popular tourist beach

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On Monday, a fatal shooting took place in the prominent Mexican resort town of Cancun, leading to the deaths of four men. Their bodies were found in the tourist district close to the Fiesta Americana Hotel. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident, which is believed to be a result of drug-related activities. All those involved are native to Mexico. In response, Mexican authorities have increased their presence in the city in …

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Groom killed in front of his new wife shortly after marriage ceremony

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In a tragic case of mistaken identity amid the ongoing cartel wars in the region, a groom was shot and killed in Mexico just moments after tying the knot over the weekend. Marco Antonio Rosales Contreras, 32, was leaving his wedding ceremony at Neustra Señora de La Candelaria church in Caborca at 5 p.m. on Saturday when he was shot multiple times by assailants, according to El Universal. Later, witnesses reported that the shots were …

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