Mexico: Dozen killed as armed group opens fire on holiday party
Mexico
A dozen people were killed at a Mexican holiday party Sunday early morning (Dec 17) after a group of people opened fire on them, Reuters reported citing Mexican authorities. The attack took place in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, where some partygoers were attending a posada, a traditional Mexican party held in the days leading up to Christmas, according to local media.
The state's attorney general's office took to social media platform X to announce the tragic news, saying at least 12 people have been killed.
No further details were released.
The identities of the victims hasnot been revealed yet.
Guanajuato is home to a significant number of automotive and aeronautics factories; however, the state has emerged as one of the most violent ones in recent months.
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The persistent tensions between different powerful drug cartels have further intensified the instability in the state.
(This is a developing story)