Mexican security forces killed 10 gunmen in a deadly clash in Guanajuato. The shootout happened early Monday during a joint patrol by police and military in Yuriria. The area, an industrial hub, is also a battleground for rival drug cartels.
Authorities first reported eight dead but later found two more bodies. They confirmed all 10 belonged to a criminal group. Three police officers were injured, but their wounds are not life-threatening.
Security forces seized 12 firearms, stolen vehicles, and ballistic vests at the scene. Officials stated the use of force was legitimate and necessary to neutralize the threat.
Guanajuato is gripped by violence from a turf war between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel. These conflicts make it one of Mexico’s most dangerous regions.
Over 450,000 people have died in Mexico’s drug violence since 2006. The government began deploying the military that year to fight cartels. However, the killings and clashes have not stopped.
President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female leader, has ruled out declaring war on the cartels. Instead, she focuses on social policies and better intelligence to curb crime. Despite her approach, violence continues to rise in regions like Guanajuato.
Communities remain on edge, caught in the crossfire of gang wars. The latest clash adds to the grim toll in Mexico’s battle with organized crime.