5 police officers shot dead in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Summary
Five police officers were shot and killed in Michoacan state, Mexico, while five others were injured. The attack happened in an area known for violence caused by drug cartels, shortly before the World Cup began in Mexico City.Key Facts
- The attack occurred in Nahuatzen, a region inhabited by the Purepecha people in western Michoacan.
- The officers were ambushed by unknown attackers while traveling in a pickup truck.
- Five police officers died: Porfirio Rodriguez Briseno, Brandon Josue Zamora Torres, Francisco Javier Otero Damas, Jonatan Mondragon Servin, and Mateo Valdez Abarca.
- The New Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is active in the area and linked to local violence.
- Earlier in the year, a CJNG leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho"), was killed, causing increased violence.
- Another CJNG leader, Audias Flores Silva ("El Jardinero"), was captured by the Mexican military in April.
- Mexico’s government says there is no threat to World Cup visitors, though some regions have travel advisories.
- The World Cup is being hosted by Mexico together with Canada and the United States in 2026.
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