In a chilling incident, five men were found bound and gagged in an abandoned building in a rural area of Mexico, with an apology note apparently from a drug cartel alluding to “mistakes caused by lack of discipline.”
The victims, whose identities have not been released, were discovered by a group of hikers who alerted the authorities. The apology note found at the scene suggested that the men had been targeted for their involvement in criminal activities, and served as a warning to others to maintain discipline or face similar consequences. This incident is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have plagued Mexico, which has been grappling with drug-related violence and organized crime for decades.
How powerful is America? Cartel Del Golfo enforcers from Grupo Escorpion (they like sub-contractors but for crime) were left on the road with a note of apology claiming these individuals are solely responsible for racial profiling African Americans as Haitian drug traffickers. pic.twitter.com/7NmPn1zejV
— American🕊️Anarchist (nightly chinchillas) (@Dleetafterdeath) March 9, 2023
Drug-related violence is a persistent problem in Mexico, with cartels and criminal organizations vying for control over lucrative drug trafficking routes and other illicit activities. The country has witnessed a surge in violence in recent years, with an estimated 34,000 people killed in 2019 alone. The violence has been particularly acute in rural areas, where the presence of state institutions is weaker and criminal groups can operate with relative impunity.
The note found at the scene of the latest incident is typical of the kinds of messages that drug cartels use to intimidate their rivals and maintain control over their territories. Such messages often contain threats and warnings and are accompanied by acts of extreme violence. This incident is a stark reminder of the brutal tactics employed by drug cartels in their quest for power and wealth.
The Mexican government has attempted to combat drug-related violence through a range of measures, including the deployment of troops and police to areas affected by violence, and the creation of specialized units to investigate and prosecute drug-related crimes. However, the effectiveness of these measures has been limited, and drug-related violence continues to pose a significant threat to public safety in Mexico.
The discovery of the five men bound and gagged in an abandoned building is a tragic reminder of the toll that drug-related violence takes on individuals and communities. It is a stark illustration of the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of drug-related violence and organized crime in Mexico.
