17 corpses in abandoned house: Drug war meets Guanajuato again!

17 corpses in abandoned house: Drug war meets Guanajuato again!

In an abandoned house in central Mexico, 17 corpses were discovered, which again puts the alarming violence in the region into the spotlight. The investigation was carried out with the help of soil radar and detection dogs, as the state of Guanajuato reported. Five of the dead are related to existing missing persons. The discovery is part of a larger picture that has shown that around 480,000 people were killed in Mexico since 2006, while more than 120,000 are considered missing. Guanajuato, severely affected by drug crime, has emerged as one of the most brutal federal states in which rival drug boxes are fighting for control, especially the Jalalco Nueva Generación and the Santa Rosa de Lima Kartell. Over 3,000 murders were registered here last year, which illustrates the persistent crisis that is fueled by drug trafficking.

Violence in Guanajuato is characterized by drug cartels that are involved in bloody conflicts. Government statistics have recently reported a decline in the murder rate in this region. According to the Security Minister Omar García Harfuch, there was almost 45% after targeted arrest in a week. The average number of daily murders dropped to seven between 17 and 23 March 23, which corresponds to a decline of 12.7 a day a day a day. However, this was only a brief bright spot, because Guanajuato remains the most violent state of Mexico, with almost 300 murders from March 1 to 24, 2025.

striking act of violence

The latest details on violence in the region include a particularly terrifying shootout, in which seven people, including minors, were killed in the city of San Felipe. This attack occurred at 2 a.m. and was discovered by local police forces who found seven male corpses and a damaged vehicle. At the scene of the crime, two banners were found on the Santa Rosa de Lima gang. Such incidents throw a shadow on social cohesion in the region, which was also criticized by the Catholic Church in Mexico.

According to information, Guanajuato recorded a total of 3,151 murders in 2024, which corresponds to 10.5% of all murders across the country. This reflects the profound security problems that are plagued by the region and shows how much society suffers from repeated acts of violence. In addition, US authorities have recommended to rethink travel to Guanajuato due to the high murse rates, which underlines the concerned status of the region as the center of drug crime.

The best and most violent states

A comparison of the most affected states clearly shows how Guanajuato protrudes with regard to the murder rate. In March 2025 the state recorded the following figures:

It remains to be seen whether the current measures to combat violence in Guanajuato can lead to real stabilization at short notice. However, the brutal revelations of the past few days could pave the way for new, urgently needed reforms to restore security in the region.