Six severed heads discovered in central Mexico

Six severed heads discovered in central Mexico

Mexican authorities are investigating the discovery of six severed heads between the central states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the Tlaxcala prosecutor's office reports. The authority announced on X that the heads belonged to men, without giving further details about the case. CNN has requested more information and is awaiting a response.

Link to violent crime in Mexico

Horrific murders by criminal groups are not uncommon in Mexico. Authorities in the state discovered earlier this year Sinaloa 20 male bodies with gunshot wounds - including five who were decapitated - on a bridge over a federal highway. These incidents are part of a worrying trend in the country.

Geographical features of Puebla and Tlaxcala

Puebla and Tlaxcala are central states located just over 100 kilometers from Mexico City. According to official figures, they are not among the states with the highest violent crime rates in Mexico. Puebla accounts for 3.4% of the total 14,769 intentional killings registered between January and July, while Tlaxcala records only 0.5%.

Security situation and travel warnings

Both states are considered relatively safe compared to other Mexican states Destinations. The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for both, which is the second-worst warning level. Nevertheless, authorities recognize that the geographical location of the two states makes them vulnerable to problems associated with the traffic of criminal groups engaged in drug trafficking, human trafficking and fuel theft.

Migrant incident in Puebla

In 2022, authorities in Puebla discovered a truck that 116 migrants of different nationalities. Such incidents highlight the challenges facing security forces in Mexico.