On Tuesday afternoon, a security incident occurred on Federal Highway 57, one of the busiest corridors in the country, when advance and logistics personnel for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo were robbed while traveling on the stretch between San Luis Potosí and Matehuala.
The information was preliminarily confirmed by local authorities, who indicated that the incident occurred at kilometer 67, near the community of El Huizache, a location long identified as high-risk for motorists and truckers, according to Potosí Noticias.
Where and how did the robbery occur?
According to initial reports, the robbery took place while the team was traveling on Highway 57, as they were coordinating the logistical preparations for the president’s official activities in the region.
The site of the incident, El Huizache, has been repeatedly identified as a hotspot for robberies and highway assaults, which keeps this stretch of highway under constant surveillance by authorities.
The victims are part of the presidential advance team and logistics unit, responsible for organizing transportation, timing, and security arrangements for official events. So far:
It has not been officially reported whether anyone was injured.
The quantity and type of items stolen have not been specified.
The investigation remains open to clarify the facts.
Authorities have indicated that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
What actions did the authorities take after the incident?
After receiving the report of the assault, federal and state security forces deployed an operation in the area with two main objectives:
To assist the victims, and
To locate those responsible for the robbery.
As part of these actions, police presence was reinforced along the stretch of highway where the incident occurred.
The area near El Huizache is identified by frequent users of the highway as a hotspot for crime, especially for those traveling at night or at low speeds.
Federal Highway 57 is one of the most important in the country, as it connects central and northern Mexico, making it a frequent target for crime due to the high volume of traffic.
Source: elimparcial
