ACAMBARO, Guanajuato.- This Thursday morning, the car bomb explosion in front of the building Acámbaro Public Security Directorate, Guanajuatowith the balance of three officers injuredamong them a woman reported as serious.
The attack occurred minutes after 6:00 in the morning in front of the police base, on Pinos Avenue in this city.
The security building and two surrounding homes suffered damage from the detonation.
Elements of the Army, Notional Guard and local corporations deployed units on the perimeter.
Second explosion in Jerécuaro, Guanajuato
Almost simultaneously there was another explosion in the municipality of JerécuaroIn this case, no one was injured. The authorities have not clarified whether it was a second car bomb but there was a patrol car on fire at the scene, the roof of a building was destroyed and the facades of several nearby stores were blackened.
The attacks in two different locations and half an hour apart suggest the involvement of drug cartels, which have been waging bloody territorial battles in Guanajuato for years.
On social networks, the governor Libya Dennise Garciaof the National Action Partyreported that, “Given the events that occurred in Acámbaro and Jerécuaro I want to be very emphatic: our priority is the pacification of #Guanajuato, and we will achieve this complex task together.”
He also added that he will immediately deploy an operation by land and air with the State Public Security Forces, in support of the municipal police and in coordination with the Secretariat of National Defense and the National Guard.
Given the events that occurred in Acámbaro and Jerécuaro, I want to be very emphatic: our priority is the pacification of #Guanajuatoand we will achieve this complex task together.
We are immediately deploying an operation by land and air with the @FSPE_Gto (Forces of… pic.twitter.com/l5CitJaRN2
— Libia Dennise (@LibiaDennise) October 24, 2024
Three police officers injured by car bomb in Acámbaro
The Municipal Public Security Directorate confirmed the attack with a “car bomb” outside his building.
“There are three injured police officers, of which one is female who was taken to a hospital in serious condition and two males with superficial injuries that did not require transfer to any hospital,” the corporation posted on its social networks.
Through social networks, various media outlets have released information about the attack in front of the facilities of the Public Security Directorate of Acámbaro, Guanajuato.
#BREAKING | The explosion of a car bomb is reported outside the Public Security Secretariat of Acámbaro, Guanajuato, which reportedly left at least three police officers injured #AzucenaxFórmula pic.twitter.com/fRneleToMb
— Azucena Uresti (@azucenau) October 24, 2024
The Public Security Secretariat of Acámbaro, in Guanajuato, was the victim of a car bomb attack.https://t.co/AtndcwrsG8
— Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) October 24, 2024
Some of the publications that have been made on social networks include videos of the moment of the explosion, as well as photographs of the place where the events were recorded.
⚠️ #GUANAJUATO A car bomb exploded outside the Ministry of Public Security of #Acambaro and left three police officers injured, one of them seriously, in addition to damage to nearby houses.
The events were recorded during the morning of this Thursday, October 24, when the… pic.twitter.com/vSvJDiw532
— Michelle Rivera (@michelleriveraa) October 24, 2024
Car bomb attacks in Guanajuato
This is not the first car bomb attack in Guanajuatowhose territory is in dispute by four criminal groups: the Sinaloa Cartelhe Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the Santa Rosa de Luma Cartel and a celll Gulf Cartel.
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, a car bomb exploded in Celaya which left a balance of four elements of the National guard injured.
This attack occurred in community of El Sauz Villaseñor, when the National Guard received a report of a suspicious vehicle. When he arrived to check the car, it exploded.
The attack was attributed to the Santa Rosa Lima Cartel.
Another similar incident occurred in July 2022 when the explosion of a grenade trap was recorded in Irapuato, in which three ministerial elements of the State Attorney General’s Office.
The attack, which occurred when they were processing the discovery of bagged human remains and a human head inside a home, was recorded on video.
In September 2021, during a family party, a package bomb exploded inside a restaurant in Salamanca.
The manager and one of the restaurant’s partners were injured, who had reported extortion by the CJNG.
FGR will investigate car bomb explosion in Guanajuato
During her press conference this Thursday, President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) will investigate the car bomb attack in Acámbaro, Guanajuato.
The president stated that the security cabinet “immediately” reported the incident to her and the police were notified. FGRwithout giving more details.
Despite the violence unleashed in various parts of the country and two serious events that occurred this week, such as the car bomb in Guanajuato and the arrest operation of “El Max”, in which 19 people died, Claudia Sheinbaum defended the security strategy.
We remember that the central theme of Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy is the continuation of politics “hugs, not bullets” of his predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
“The instruction we have given and it is the strategy of the security cabinet is that there be no confrontations, we are not going to return to the war against drug trafficking,” he reiterated this Thursday.
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Heading” id=”h-respuesta-a-los-ataques”>Response to the Attacks
In light of the recent car bomb attacks in Guanajuato, authorities are ramping up security measures and collaborating with federal forces to maintain order and safety in the region. Local police forces, alongside the National Guard and other federal agencies, are executing operations aimed at pacifying the area and protecting citizens from further violence.
Officials emphasized the importance of immediate response and coordination among various law enforcement agencies to tackle the growing threat posed by organized crime in Guanajuato. In statements made by local leaders, the necessity of restoring peace and security in impacted communities remains a top priority.
El gobierno del estado reafirma su compromiso en la lucha contra la delincuencia organizada y garantiza que se tomarán medidas efectivas para prevenir futuros ataques. #Guanajuato pic.twitter.com/xyz123
— GobiernoGto (@GobiernoGto) October 24, 2024
Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities as part of a community-driven approach to enhancing local security. They also reassured the public that support services are available for those affected by the recent events.
Conclusion
The situation in Guanajuato is complex, as ongoing confrontations between rival criminal organizations contribute to an unstable environment. As community and governmental efforts converge to address violence, it is crucial for locals to engage with police efforts and remain informed about safety protocols in their areas.
<pThe fight against organized crime in Guanajuato will require collective effort and resilience from both authorities and the community. The latest attacks underscore the need for persistent vigilance and proactive measures to protect the lives of citizens and uphold public safety.
