Another 32 Bodies Found in Mexico after Drugs War Escalates
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October 7, 2011 TheFreshOutlook  |
Mexican navy reports the discovery of 32 bodies on Thursday as the country’s drug war shows no sign of stopping.
Another 32 bodies have been found across the Mexican city of Veracruz barely two weeks after 35 were dumped on its streets.
Despite a government plan to contain the violence in the eastern state, the Mexican navy confirmed earlier today: “The federal government regrets to announce the discovery of 32 bodies.”
The deaths are allegedly part of a spiralling war between drug cartels, the Zetas and the Gulf, amongst others, who are fighting for control over lucrative drug trafficking areas in Mexico and Guatemala which have trade routes to the United States.
Founded by former elite soldiers in 2006, the Zetas have become renowned for being one of the most ruthless gangs in Mexico.
Reportedly targeting the Gulf cartel, Mexico’s notorious drug gang, the Zetas have already claimed responsibility for the deaths of 35 people, whose bodies were dumped in broad daylight in the streets of Veracruz just weeks ago.
Adding to the grisly displays of violence, which have including kidnappings, mass graves and beheadings, the turf wars between Mexico’s drug gangs have so far claimed nearly 41,000 lives since a major military crackdown was launched in 2006.
President Felipe Calderon admitted: “Part of the problem is that we didn’t fight (gangs) before like we should have done.”
Earlier this week security officials in Veracruz announced the arrests of 32 reported members of the Zetas, 18 of which are believed to be police officers.
By Laura Beard
[Image courtesy of Esparta Palma]
