A deadly confrontation erupted in the municipality of Texcaltitlan in the Central Mexico on Friday, resulting in the death of at least 11 people, according to the state security secretariat.
The authorities reported that eight of the deceased were allegedly members of an armed group involved in the conflict, while the remaining three were local residents. The cause of the conflict, as reported by local media, was a dispute over “land rights,” a common practice of extortion prevalent in Latin America.
The confrontation reportedly followed a failed negotiation between the armed group and the community residents. The armed group, identified as criminal suspects by local media outlet Milenio, allegedly attempted to increase the amount they charged the residents for land rights. The negotiation breakdown led to the fatal shooting.
The state security secretariat has launched an investigation into the incident. Further details are awaited as the situation continues to unfold. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges related to land rights and organized crime in the region.
(With inputs from agencies)
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