Mexico is a very dangerous place. Murders and other violence remains out of control. Drug trafficking and corruption is rampant. Some would say you could say the same thing about America! It will be interesting to see how President Trump handles this ugly situation. Lord have Mercy!
Mexico experiences high levels of violence primarily due to the ongoing conflicts between powerful drug cartels battling for territory and control of the drug trade, fueled by corruption within the government and law enforcement, leading to a fragmented criminal landscape where smaller groups fight for dominance, often resulting in widespread violence and civilian casualties.
USA Today Reports
A California couple visiting family in Mexico was shot and killed in the state of Michoacán on Wednesday, according to officials.
Named only as Rafael C., 53, and María Gloria A., 50, the pair were visiting the town of Angamacutiro in Michoacán for the holidays, the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Michoacán said in a press statement. More Here
Violence against Christians in Mexico has reached its “peak”
The Christian Post
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor
Violence against Christians in Mexico has reached its “peak” as religious leaders faced targeted killings and assaults while hundreds of Catholics faced threats and extortion in the last six years, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 members associated with the Roman Catholic Church’s ministries faced extortion or threats between 2018 to 2024, reads the report released this week by the Catholic Multimedia Centre (CCM) and shared by the United Kingdom-based watchdog Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Meanwhile, 26 religious buildings were attacked during that time. More Here
