Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Between 800 and 1,000 families in central Mexico have been forced to flee their homes due to attacks by the Los Ardillos criminal group, which has used handmade explosives launched from drones and powerful weapons. The violence started on Wednesday and has resulted in at least one injury and the displacement of thousands of people, including children and the elderly. The group is seeking to take over the land, which has been a point of contention with other rival groups. The Mexican government has been criticized for its response to the attacks.
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Los Ardillos’ use of drones and explosives has escalated the conflict in Guerrero, a state already plagued by cartel violence. The group’s tactics have forced families to flee, with many seeking refuge in nearby towns. The Mexican government’s response has been criticized, with some saying that communities have been “abandoned” by authorities. The conflict has resulted in 76 deaths and 25 missing persons in recent years. The use of drones and advanced weapons by cartels is a sign of the entrenched conflict in regions like Guerrero.
The situation sounds like a familiar refrain of violence and displacement in Mexico’s cartel-plagued regions, with the government struggling to respond effectively.
Author: Evan Null
