Man detained after security guard attacked in Chelem, Yucatán

A 46-year-old security guard, identified by the initials G. A. E. C., sustained severe burns following an alleged attack at a summer property in the Chelem district of Yucatán. Authorities reported finding the victim with his hands and feet tied in a hallway. Preliminary reports suggest the man was immobilized, doused with gasoline, and set on fire. A container of fuel was also discovered near the scene.

Paramedics from the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) provided emergency medical care and transferred the victim to the Agustín O’Horán General Hospital in Mérida for specialized treatment. One individual is currently in custody for suspected involvement in the incident. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances and confirm the identity of the perpetrator.