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Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico, killing 11 and wounding 12

Gunmen attack soccer match in central Mexico.

Gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in Salamanca, killing 11 people and injuring 12 more as a match was ending. Local officials said the attack is part of a broader crime surge tied to cartel violence in Guanajuato, the state with Mexico’s highest homicide total last year. Authorities are investigating and coordinating with federal forces to reinforce security. Despite national claims of declining murder rates, analysts warn the figures do not capture the full extent of ongoing violence.

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https://apnews.com/article/mexico-cartel-salamanca-guanajuato-sheinbaum-f25805cde730397abafeb73ac451c49f