By The Opinion
An armed confrontation between members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the group of The Knights Templar left at least five people dead in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, according to official reports and national media.
The victims were located inside a burned-out truck, after an attack that occurred in different parts of the region.
The first investigations indicate that The incident resulted from a clash between both criminal organizations who dispute territorial control.
State authorities confirmed that the confrontation was carried out by these two criminal groups. During the investigations, it was even detected that some of the victims were wearing vests with Knights Templar insignia, which reinforces the hypothesis of direct confrontation.
According to reports from the authorities, the attack would have originated when a convoy of armed civilians was intercepted by a rival group, which unleashed the shooting. After the confrontation, The vehicles were set on fire, leaving the bodies burned inside..
This fact adds to the violent day recorded in the area, where authorities have identified an escalation in clashes between organized crime cells operating in Michoacán, particularly in the lake region and Tierra Caliente.
Investigations continue to clarify the facts and precisely determine the identity of the victims, as well as the responsibility of the groups involved.
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