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[CRIME] · Mexico, Guatemala · 2 sources

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Armed attacks in Mexico and Guatemala leave one dead and a child injured

In Miacatlán, Mexico, an armed attack during a sports tournament resulted in the death of one man and injured a minor. The incident occurred near a sports field in the La Toma neighborhood around 6:00 PM on Friday. Witnesses reported that armed individuals on a yellow motorcycle arrived at the scene and opened fire on those present before fleeing. Local authorities and forensic services have cordoned off the area to investigate the shooting.

In San Marcos, Guatemala, a child was wounded by gunfire amid an ongoing territorial conflict between the municipalities of Tajumulco and Ixchiguán. The minor was struck in the left shoulder while walking near his home in the El Rodeo village. Residents reported that the injury occurred as gunfire intensified from the mountains separating the two municipalities. The child was transported to a local health post for medical attention.

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Fiscalía General del Estado · Ixchiguán · Tajumulco