Governor of Durango asks not to travel to Mazatlán due to insecurity crisis

Piden no viajar a Mazatlán por crisis de inseguridad

Due to the insecurity crisis in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, the governor of Durango, Esteban Villegas, called on the inhabitants of his state and tourists not to travel to said destination, since “one must be careful.”

The request of the governor of Durango was made after the intense shootings that have been registered in various colonies of Mazatlán, the blockades with burned vehicles, as well as the discovery of bodies with threatening messages.

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What did the governor of Durango say about insecurity in Mazatlán?

The governor of Durango mentioned to local media that what happens in Mazatlán is “painful,” since its inhabitants are very close to the entity he leads. However, he said he trusts that the authorities of the neighboring entity will solve the problems.

What happened in Mazatlán and why is there violence?

During the last weekend of October, there were shootings in northern Mazatlán, especially in Real del Valle, Infonavit Playas, Terranova, Villa Carey and Pradera Dorada.

The violent events were carried out by groups of heavily armed men competing for drug territory. The gangs are fighting for greater control over the distribution of narcotics.

What did the Mazatlán government say after the shootings?

Due to the intense shootings recorded on August 27, the municipal government of Mazatlán urged the population to remain in protection. On that occasion, the authorities indicated that the three levels of government were attending to the incidents.

Source: adn40