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Authorities in Mexican state warn residents to avoid Halloween costumes

Authorities in Mexican state warn residents to avoid Halloween costumes



In Sinaloa state, police have asked for security measure so revelers aren’t mistaken for criminals amid cartel violenceAuthorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have ordered residents not to don masks or costumes for Halloween to avoid being confused with criminals amid a worsening cycle of cartel violence.Home to the powerful Sinaloa cartel, the north-western state has been wracked by deadly infighting between factions of the group following the arrest of one of its leaders, drug trafficker Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, in the United States in late July. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/31/mexico-sinaloa-halloween-costume-cartel-violence

Author : Reuters in Mexico City

Publish date : 2024-10-31 19:33:42

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