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Veracruz lawmaker found dead in car; ex-stripper Tarzan Boy
world-news1 month ago

Veracruz lawmaker found dead in car; ex-stripper Tarzan Boy

Morena congressman Zenyazen Escobar García, 42, was found shot in the head inside his Mercedes on a Veracruz roadside; authorities say the car shows no signs of violence and the state Attorney General’s Office is leading the investigation. Escobar, a former stripper nicknamed “Tarzan Boy” who later served as Veracruz’s education secretary before being elected to the federal Congress in 2024, has a public profile that has spanned politics and education. His death comes amid ongoing concerns about political-criminal violence in Mexico, with Data Civica noting about 30 such incidents in July across 11 states.

via New York Post|
#congress#death#mexico
Gulf oil spill washes across hundreds of miles, hitting Mexican reserves and wildlife
world6 months ago

Gulf oil spill washes across hundreds of miles, hitting Mexican reserves and wildlife

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread over more than 600 kilometers (373 miles), reaching seven protected nature reserves off Veracruz and Tabasco, Mexico. Authorities cite sources including a vessel near Coatzacoalcos and natural oil seeps in Cantarell and the Bay of Campeche; about 430 tons of hydrocarbons have been collected. The spill contaminated wildlife—reported to include sea turtles, birds and fish—with Oceana noting turtle and manatee deaths and reef damage, while officials say there has not yet been confirmed severe environmental damage and cleanup continues.

via Yahoo|
#gulf-of-mexico#oil-spill#protected-areas
Train Derailment in Mexico Kills 13 and Injures Nearly 100
world9 months ago

Train Derailment in Mexico Kills 13 and Injures Nearly 100

A train derailment in southern Mexico near Nizanda resulted in at least 13 deaths and dozens of injuries, halting a key rail line connecting the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico. The accident involved the Interoceanic Train, which was part of a broader infrastructure project to enhance trade routes across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. Authorities are investigating and providing assistance to the victims' families.

via AP News|
#accident#mexico#oaxaca
Gruesome Discovery: Hacked-Up Bodies Found in Mexican Cartel Warning Message
crime2 years ago

Gruesome Discovery: Hacked-Up Bodies Found in Mexican Cartel Warning Message

Hacked-up bodies were found in two abandoned vehicles in Mexico's Veracruz state, with a warning message from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel claiming responsibility for the crime. The bodies, possibly of Guatemalans, were packed into coolers, and the killings are believed to be part of a turf war between cartels in the region. Mexican authorities are conducting laboratory tests to determine the number of victims, and have vowed to pursue those responsible for the gruesome act. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of cartel violence in Mexico, including the discovery of mutilated bodies with menacing messages as criminal gangs seek to intimidate their rivals.

via CBS News|
#cartel#crime#hacked-up-bodies
Gruesome Discovery: Hacked-Up Bodies Found in Vehicles on Mexico's Gulf Coast
crime-international2 years ago

Gruesome Discovery: Hacked-Up Bodies Found in Vehicles on Mexico's Gulf Coast

An undetermined number of hacked-up bodies were found in two vehicles abandoned on a bridge in Mexico’s Gulf coast state of Veracruz, with a banner left on the side of one truck suggesting the victims might be Guatemalans and claiming authorship of the crime to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The killings are believed to involve a "settling of scores" between gangs, and the state has seen an increase in violence as cartels battle for turf. Authorities have reinforced security in the region and are pursuing those responsible for the criminal acts.

via The Associated Press|
#cartel-violence#cjng#crime-international