Mexican officials said the paramilitary-style attacks were trigged on Friday by the launch of a military operation to bolster security in the state and apprehend members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a powerful organisation responsible for a number of recent attacks against the authorities.
The cartel had previously used burning buses to block off major roads across Guadalajara on three occasions in the last three years, each time in response to the arrests of key figures. It is thought to be a diversionary tactic to enable other leaders to escape arrest.
Friday’s coordinated attacks surpassed those past instances in terms of scale and audacity, with the violence affecting 25 towns across Jalisco and spilling over into at least three neighbouring states…
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Duncan, I wonder if you remember me. I was connected with Democrats Abroad in Puerto Vallarta when you came to visit us. My husband, Larry, and I have just moved to Ajijic and will be there for the indefinite future. We just bought a house. If you would be interested in coming out to Lake Chapala to present to us. please let me know. We’d love to have you! Dee Dee Camhi
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Hi Dee Dee, of course I remember you! Sure I’d definitely be interested, although I’ve been super busy of late so I might not be able to do it anytime soon. Send me an email to duncan_tucker@hotmail.com and we can discuss this further.