Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Mexican drug cartels are increasingly using car bombs and explosives, raising concerns about escalating violence. A recent attack in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injured 11 people and damaged over 60 homes when 200 kilograms of explosives detonated near a police station. This year, Zacatecas has seen 23 explosive attacks, with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel vying for control. Experts suggest that car bombs serve to intimidate rivals and authorities, while also drawing attention to cartel demands. Despite the violence, the Mexican government claims a decline in overall killings, indicating that their strategy against cartels is effective.
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