Drug gang attacks ‘force hundreds of Indigenous families to flee’ in Mexico
Summary
Hundreds of Indigenous families in central Mexico have fled their homes due to violent attacks by a drug gang called Los Ardillos. The attacks included drone bombings and heavy gunfire, forcing many to seek safety elsewhere while causing fear and casualties.Key Facts
- Los Ardillos gang has been attacking villages in Guerrero state for years, with violence increasing recently.
- Between 800 and 1,000 Indigenous families fled after eight hours of bombings on a Saturday.
- At least four people have died in the attacks.
- Drones carrying bombs and high-caliber weapons were used by the gang.
- The attacks target local community police groups formed to protect the villages.
- The gang pressures villagers to grow opium poppies for drug production.
- Indigenous rights groups accuse local authorities of working with the gang, though military and police bases exist nearby.
- The government reports fewer displaced people and says it is working to provide security and help families return home.
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