Typically peaceful, San Carlos/Guaymas has experienced an uptick of violence for the past year. US consulate issued security alert for three cities in Sonora. Warning applies to San Carlos, Guaymas and Empalme and follows recent criminal activity
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When the bodies of
three lifeless people were found with bullet wounds inside a vehicle in
Guaymas, Sonora, the State Attorney General's Office informed that one of the
victims has already been identified.
It was at 00:40
yesterday, when the municipal and state authorities found a gray Dodge
Attitude, model 2017, where were the remains of Christopher Miguel N , 22 years
old and the bodies of two more men.
Official data reveal
that Christopher N , is originally from Hermosillo, who apparently was missing
since March 15, until he was found in San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas at kilometer 1 +
800 of Boulevard Manlio Fabio Beltrones.
It is worth noting that
the person identified by the FGJE, up until now, was in social media
publications, along with two other people who disappeared in Bahía de Kino, as
well as the victim who is identified so far.
At the scene, the
municipal and state agents cordoned off the scene, until Service personnel
arrived to begin with the first inquiries.
Similarly, the vehicle
in which the deceased were present had damage produced by firearm projectile,
apparently assault rifles type AK-47 and R-15. At the site, the men were
intercepted by a group aboard a truck, who opened fire with weapons of
different calibers.
In the site more than
90 casings of different weapons were counted, one of the victims was tied with industrial
tape.
I am moving to Costa Rica, that's it too much death and misery here.
ReplyDeleteWise decision
DeleteYou are correct
DeleteIt’s not that bad. I live in Obregon and travel to the beach about once a week for work. As long as you are not a narco it is safe in the San Carlos area. Obregon is a bit dangerous right now but Guaymas & San Carlos are not bad
DeleteThis makes no sense, they where intercepted and shot? As if they been missing but a week later they where somehow driving around like they weren't missing when suddenly they where murdered by men in a truck that intercepted them?
ReplyDeleteThese guys where not intercepted, the legs of the guy sitting in the drivers side are tied up, he was not driving that car, they where places there by the killers and then they got sprayed.
que faccion anda en esta area?
ReplyDeleteCartel de Sinaloa Salazares gente nueva
DeleteFrom what I see on here, usually anything AK is Sinaloa. CJNG usually straight R-15.
DeleteEveryone uses AK
DeleteStill babies.
ReplyDeleteUNBELIEVABLE
Sonora esta calentando. La Proxima es Puerto Penasco.
ReplyDeletePura vida amigo
ReplyDelete7:49 better watch it, in Costa Rica they caught Rafael Caro Quintero and Sarah Cristina Cosio Vidaurri, and they don't have melitary or Police there.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. About 40 years ago my girlfriends and I used to travel through Guaymas . Never a problem. Now I won’t go there accompanied by my husband. It isn’ a good vacation if you have to keep looking over your shoulder.
ReplyDeleteIt still is, as my cousins say when I ask "it's just the narcos"
DeleteI may buy a home in San Carlos. BEAUTIFUL!
Chivis, you made me look on youtube for san carlos, guaymas. it's very beautiful. if you have cousins in guaymas, why don't you ask them which cartels are fighting there? or maybe you don't want to bother them with such questions...
DeleteAbuelita: You gotta be kidding? Given your expertise on Mexico's problems, I would not spend 10 minutes in that "GOD FORSAKEN" land. I know about Mexico's beauty... been there done that. Saw the Valenciana in Taxco, the divers in Acapulco, Pascuaro, Morelia, Palenque, Guadalajara, etc, etc. ... I stayed in Ocotlan with family. I even camped on the beach with family and friends at San Quintin BC. I loved Mexico back then. Today, I would not go near the place, mostly because I have friends and family that would be stupid enough to visit me... And these "air-heads" of mine would probably wear targets on their backs for all kinds of extortion games Mexican criminalsand even merchants and cops play on tourists(the levantones, e.g.).
DeleteIs it that I have gotten old and overly cautious? Probably. This morning I looked in the mirror and saw a wrinkled old culon looking back at me.
Naw, If I had the money, I'd like to see Japan, China, Russia.... anywhere but Mexico.
Mexico-Watcher
It is an amazing place which so much to do. it sits right on the sea of cortez, so the fishing is incredible.
DeleteI There is only one cousin I can ask about narcos. I just sent a text to her. She knows about my work here at BB, no one else does. and she scolds me all the time. I will let you know if she gives me an answer
You're absolutely right, san Carlos is a beautiful place. I've been there several times. Great fishing and food. I made the mistake of going there in July. The temperature reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Crazy hot... May is probably one of the best times to go.
DeleteBaja peninsula coast from Muleje to La Paz is beautiful and no issues. Right on sea of cortez
DeleteHi Chivis, I have loved the State of Sonora since my 20s. The recent reports of violence there has been a concern for me in regards to travel. For this reason, I am glad to hear that San Carlos/ Guaymas still holds a sense of attraction. Thank you for the important work that you do in keeping us informed.
Delete@ 10:36 it’s the Salazar’s vs a BLO offshoot. This offshoot group is one one that killed the Salazar’s in San Carlos on the beach some time ago that had the Salazar family making threats to the police.
DeleteChivis- That is a great area for a beach house. It’s a very friendly laid back area. Sonora Cecina is # 1
10:36 - I do not think this narcos fighting but kidnap or robery. Isidro and los jente de Isidro have Guaymas for many years.
Delete10:39 many my friend and family and Saltillo, SLP and Sinaloa do not talk or WhatsAp to me about activity of the narcos for they believe there to be spy listening and watching the phone!
MW everyone has to make their own decision. I have lived in a few cartel hotspots. Honestly there are few places I would not go. I am not a drinker, had a glass of wine maybe 4 years ago, no drugs, mind my business, don't ask questions, stay with family or resort areas. when my cousins say "only the narcos" they mean just that, mind your business and use obvious precautions and you will be fine. innocents being killed is rare. usually being in the wrong place.
DeleteWe used to drive from the states and continue down to mochis, culi and if time allowed to jal. seeing fam along the way no mas. Flying is best. Hermosillo is where we fly in.
I traveled there each year since i was a small girl with my parents. those days it was not a problem driving up to the sierras to visit my mothers aunt. times have changed.
I would advise to take note of the state departments advisories. and one can call the consulate for the latest on violence.
and YES San Carlos can get HOT! and humid. but they have more good weather months than not.
hi chives Hugs i live in san carlos its the best ever 33 years here never a problem and i am a borderland beat Junkie 2 times a day always from the beginning it never gets 125 deg here 95 to 101 in the 3 hot months Jefe i'll send you an email
Deleteexactly 6:16--I LOVE the place! thank you for being a BB supporter--Paz, Chivis
DeleteSi es lindo pero el clima en verano mucho calor y humedad. Buenas
ReplyDeleteDo they control Sonora already? Man CDS is really taking hits left and right.
ReplyDelete14 year full time resident . . . Love it. Not doing drugs. Staying away from the hot spots. Beaches are a 10. Restaurants are a 10. Weather about an 8. Been full time 14 years and have seen the temp cross the 100 mark about one or two days a year... Never higher that 105. Humidity? That's another story. Friendly and caring people a solid 10. The same rules apply anywhere in the world, Don't be or do stupid. I've seen most of the planet and there is never any place I feel any safer than San Carlos.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I was trying to say--you said it better! "Don't Be Stupid" great slogan when in mexico. or anyplace really.
DeleteI also wanted people to know there is a large population of expats. it is only about 5-6 hrs to Tucson
Beautiful fotos in this youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkpweSVq_gs
Thanks George
Chivis
We have a condo in pilar and always kept a boat in marina real and roasas is my favorite food ive ever had. Best place ive ever been, luck you!
DeleteSan carlos is amazing. Pretty much a secret and u dont get all the tourists partying cuz theyd rather to to rocky point then make the 6 hour drive through mex.
ReplyDeleteMy family owns some property there.. pretty much all of it is right on the beach or a short walk and its alsays mellow only time ive seen it crazy is easter weekend people come from guaymas and hermosillo to party. Hes very hot in june and july and the water is like a jacuzzi, not cold like the pacific. The rest of the year is perfect. Growing up wed go every thanksgiving and new years and its not cold but just right.
A lot of americans living there maybe not a lot but enough seeing as its a small town. beaches never get busy. Food is great and violence is very rare and doesny effect civilians.
A lotta dolphins, great fishing and 2 marinas that are cheap if u wanna keep a boat. I havent been in so long but its always on my mind.
well my cousin finally and sort of answered---she says "The narco fighting is REALLY bad, worse than I can remember---
ReplyDeleteNot much commentary--but that is typical in MX no onespeaks about it. no pasa nada
Had a house in San Carlos for 30-40 years. Finally sold last year mostly because it was increasingly expensive and difficult to get there from southern California (reopen Guaymas airport, please!).
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame to see violence increasing in the area. We never felt unsafe there, and crime did not play a part in our decision to sell. If you stay reasonably sober, be respectful, obey the laws, don't flash your wealth and don't get involved in buying or selling drugs, it's highly unlikely you're going to be the victim of a violent crime or kidnapping.
Tourism drives the economy there and it's unfair to paint the area as violent and unsafe, which drives away tourists. Our last trip down to clear out our house we were rather stunned at how empty the town was....and we thought it was due solely to unrealistic fears of widespread violence and crime driven by sensational media coverage (I'm looking at you, Fox News). It's driven away all the American tourists. Soggy Peso was empty every day, including weekends, when it should have been full.
The town needs tourism. It's safe there. Just don't be stupid.
I sure hate that so much violence is breaking out my husband was deported in 2014 and he is from Guaymas Sonora he had been here since he was 17 in the United States we haven't heard from him since he was dropped off in Mexico or however they do that when coming out of a federal prison and here they gave him four years federal prison time in Texas solely for crossing the border more than three times within 15 days ridiculous I don't see how they can get away with it he had one felony only one time you got in trouble here and that was back in 1989 I cannot find we have eight children I can't my grandbabies they want their grandpa and their dad I'm scared for him because he's environment with no family no money no one and we cannot find him is about 64 years old I am 45 in 2023 we would have been together 20 years the point is does anyone know how to find missing loved ones there he's old-fashioned he knows nothing of computers he went on to do a Facebook or anything like that and I don't know what to do I'm falling apart his name is Pablo Baltasar Martinez he has grey and black mixed hair unless it's all gray now or white not sure anymore but if anyone's heard of this name please post on here and tell him his wife Melinda Martinez from Tulsa Oklahoma is looking for him our 2 youngest Paula Baltasar Jr. Aminta Esperanza never mind that I know his mother's name was Aminta and I know he has at least one brother but he never really talked about his family it's just him there now I'm losing my mind I don't know what to do I just pray he's alive and one day soon we'll be back together as a family I just want him to know we love him and all the kids are doing great much love to all those helping each other and not hurting each other
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