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 Title: Unveiling the Grim Reality in Guerrero: A Rural Crisis of Violence and Disappearance**
**Host:** Thank you for joining us today as we discuss the tragic discovery of 11 bodies found in a pickup truck in Chilpancingo, Guerrero. We have with us Dr. Mariana López, an expert in criminology and violence in Mexico. Dr. López, thank you for being here.
**Dr. López:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s start with the shocking news from Chilpancingo. Can you provide some context about this incident and what it reveals about the situation in Guerrero?
**Dr. López:** Unfortunately, Guerrero has been a hotspot for violence related to organized crime. The discovery of these bodies, especially with two women and minors among the victims, underscores the alarming level of brutality and desperation in the state. It reflects a wider issue of the ongoing conflict between criminal groups and their impacts on local communities.
**Host:** What has been revealed about the victims so far?
**Dr. López:** As of now, the authorities have not identified the deceased, but they are employing specialized teams to conduct thorough investigations, which includes addressing gender perspectives in their work. This is particularly critical when minors and women are involved.
**Host:** You mentioned organized crime. Could this incident be linked to the recent disappearances in the region, particularly of the merchants?
**Dr. López:** It is a possibility that cannot be ignored. The national defense has indicated that the criminal group “Los Ardillos” may be involved in these disappearances. However, concrete connections to these specific bodies have yet to be established. Without complete identification of the victims, it’s premature to draw any firm conclusions.
**Host:** Guerrero has an alarming statistic — over 106,000 missing persons across Mexico. How does this contribute to the atmosphere of fear and violence in regions like Guerrero?
**Dr. López:** These numbers paint a dire picture of widespread insecurity and the severe impact on families and communities. The sheer volume of disappearances leads to a culture of fear that can paralyze societal response and encourage ongoing violence. People may avoid reporting incidents or cooperating with authorities due to distrust and fear of repercussions.
**Host:** Dr. López, what measures can be taken to combat this ongoing violence and aid the affected communities?
**Dr. López:** Tackling this complexity requires a multifaceted approach: strengthening law enforcement, promoting community engagement, and implementing protective measures for at-risk groups, including children and women. Restoring trust in public institutions is essential to encourage reporting and collaboration from the community.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. López, for your insights on this tragic situation. We hope for swift justice for the victims and healing for the communities affected by this violence.
**Dr. López:** Thank you for shedding light on this critical issue.
**Host:** And thank you for tuning in. We will continue to follow this story and keep you updated on developments in Guerrero.
