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Categories: CRIME

Zacatecas Fresnillo massacre investigation

Entities: Sinaloa Cartel · Javier Torres Rodríguez · Mexican Federal Security Forces · Zacatecas State Prosecutor's Office · Fresnillo

Overview

In late July 2026, state prosecutors in Zacatecas summoned Fresnillo mayor Javier Torres Rodríguez to testify about a multihomicide that left ten people dead, including municipal officials and business owners. Authorities linked the killings to an extortion network operating in Fresnillo and froze nine suspect bank accounts in coordination with the Financial Intelligence Unit. Local business chambers called for a thorough, law‑based inquiry.

A few days later, the mayor appeared before the prosecutor, publicly denying rumors that he had refused to cooperate. He confirmed his testimony and affirmed full collaboration with the investigation. Officials attributed the massacre to a power struggle between the Sinaloa Cartel and rival groups, prompting the federal government to deploy 100 elite soldiers and an additional 300 troops to strengthen security while the probe continues.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Fresnillo Mayor Javier Torres Testifies as Authorities Probe 10-Politician Massacre

    Fresnillo mayor Javier Torres confirmed his court appearance as a witness, while the city remains the center of a cartel‑linked massacre of ten politicians and entrepreneurs, prompting a federal troop response.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Zacatecas prosecutor summons Fresnillo mayor over 10‑person homicide

    Zacatecas prosecutor summons Fresnillo mayor to testify on a 10‑person homicide tied to extortion, while nine suspect bank accounts are frozen; local business groups demand a thorough investigation.

Sources

democratacoahuila.com · lasnoticiasya.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · periodicocorreo.com.mx · portico.mx