Chilpancingo (Mexico), Nov 7 (EFE).- The bodies of 11 people were found in a truck on the Del Sol highway in the city of Chilpancingo, capital of the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.
According to the first reports, the deceased were located on Wednesday night and among them two women and two minors were identified.
The discovery occurred after a report to the emergency line of a van abandoned on the road that connects the port of Acapulco with Mexico City, where it was reported that there were blood stains and a foul odor.
Experts from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) and ministerial police arrived at the scene, and found a white double-cab pickup truck, with the bodies in the cargo box, covered with clothing.
The experts decided to take the truck to their facilities, where, with strong surveillance, they carried out the procedures.
This morning, the FGE issued a press release in which it reported that the 11 bodies have not yet been identified.
“A team specialized in human identification from the FGE Guerrero carries out, under the gender perspective protocol, the technical and scientific work necessary for the full identification of the bodies of two women and nine men, including two minors, who are as unknowns,” he noted.
The event occurs after the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) reported a special operation to search and locate 16 merchants who disappeared at the end of October, for which it blamed the criminal group Los Ardillos.
As of this Thursday, it has not been determined whether the deaths are related to the merchants, inhabitants of the community of Chautipan, in the Sierra de Guerrero, who disappeared when they were heading to the town of El Epazote, municipality of Chilapa de Álvarez.
The disappearance and the search operation take place between the municipalities of Chilpancingo, Quechultenango, Mochitlán and Chilapa, in the central region of the entity, where, according to federal authorities, said criminal group operates.
In this group of missing people there are four minors, two women and 10 men.
Mexico accumulates 106,809 missing people, according to the latest figures from the National Registry of Missing and Unlocated Persons (Rnpdno).
Guerrero is experiencing a wave of violence from organized crime that has also reached politicians, since just last October 25 the murder of the former pro-government mayor Aurelio Méndez Rosales, of Huamuxtitlán, a municipality in the state, was reported, and on October 6 the opponent was beheaded Alejandro Arcos, mayor of Chilpancingo, the state capital, in a fact that has not yet been fully clarified.
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**Interview with Ana López, Human Rights Activist and Local Community Organizer**
**Host:** Welcome, Ana. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the alarming situation in Guerrero, Mexico, following the discovery of 11 bodies in a truck in Chilpancingo. Can you share your thoughts on the current climate of violence and its impact on the community?
**Ana López:** Thank you for having me. The discovery of those bodies is heartbreaking yet tragically not surprising given the context of violence we’ve been experiencing in Guerrero. This region has long been plagued by organized crime, and it’s the everyday people who suffer the most. The fact that this incident follows the recent disappearances of 16 merchants highlights just how precarious life has become here.
**Host:** Indeed, the sheer number of missing persons in Mexico, which exceeds 106,000, is staggering. How do you think this figure affects the community’s trust in law enforcement and the government?
**Ana López:** The community’s trust has eroded significantly. Many people fear speaking out or cooperating with authorities because there’s a pervasive belief that nothing will change. The violence has created a cycle of silence and fear. The government’s response often feels inadequate. People want to see real action and accountability, especially in light of the recent reports regarding criminal groups like Los Ardillos, which are believed to be behind many of these crimes.
**Host:** What do you think should be done to address this escalating violence in Guerrero?
**Ana López:** A multi-faceted approach is crucial. We need stronger community policing that truly protects and serves the people, not aligns with criminal organizations. Additionally, the government must invest in social programs that address the root causes of violence—poverty, lack of education, and economic opportunities. It’s equally important to ensure that there is a mechanism for supporting families of the missing and the deceased, so they know they are not alone in this fight for justice.
**Host:** Your work involves advocating for human rights. What message would you like to send to our viewers about the importance of supporting these communities?
**Ana López:** I urge everyone to pay attention to what’s happening in regions like Guerrero. Our voices matter, especially when we stand in solidarity with those affected by violence. We need public pressure to hold governments accountable and to ensure that human rights are respected. It’s essential for everyone to engage with these issues, whether through advocacy, donations, or simply sharing the stories of those impacted.
**Host:** Thank you, Ana, for shedding light on these critical issues and for your ongoing work in the community. We hope for a positive change soon in Guerrero.
**Ana López:** Thank you for having me. Together, we can raise awareness and push for the change that is so desperately needed.
