In a shocking incident amidst rising cartel violence, local authorities in Tlaxcala, Mexico, discovered six severed heads early Tuesday morning along a road linking the predominantly peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. This chilling find has raised alarm bells, as it occurred in a region typically not associated with such brutal criminal activity.
While police have not yet established a motive or identified the specific criminal factions involved, local reports suggest a blanket was left at the scene with a warning message allegedly signed by a group named "La Barredora," meaning "the sweeper." This name is linked to a lesser-known crime group from the Guerrero region, although it remains unclear if they are indeed connected to the current incident and the rationale behind the killings.
According to the local prosecutor’s office, the severed heads belonged to male victims, and an investigation has been launched. The area of Tlaxcala and Puebla has been relatively shielded from the high levels of cartel violence seen in other parts of Mexico. In recent months, however, the country has witnessed a spike in violent acts, including the gruesome discovery of 20 bodies earlier this year in Sinaloa and a tragic shooting at a religious event in Guanajuato resulting in seven young lives lost.
These latest killings come at a time when the Mexican administration, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is intensifying efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and organized crime. The violence underscores a broader crisis in Mexico, where drug trafficking and fuel smuggling, known locally as "huachicoleo," are not only generating billions of dollars but have also led to the deaths and disappearances of countless individuals since the military initiative against gangs began in 2006.
