Zacatecas Hit by Deadly Explosion and Organized Crime Threats
A violent explosion occurred at the Zacatecas National Fair, injuring 14 people, including police officers. Authorities discovered more explosive devices and arrested suspects.
In the early hours of Monday morning, an explosive incident rocked the Zacatecas National Fairgrounds, leaving fourteen people injured, including three state police officers. The chaos unfolded around 1:00 AM, coinciding with a popular concert featuring regional Mexican artists Julión Álvarez and Alfredo Olivas at the nearby Francisco Villa Stadium. Thousands were in attendance, unaware of the impending danger that would soon disrupt their night.
Witnesses reported a loud explosion that resonated through the fairgrounds, occurring just outside the venue on Avenida De los Deportes. The explosion happened between a State Preventive Police truck and an armored vehicle belonging to the Public Security Secretariat, suggesting that the device was strategically placed to target law enforcement personnel on surveillance duty.
