Jolalpan, Puebla: Confrontation Between Self -Defense Groups The Mixteca and Los Rojos Leaves 6 Dead

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat

Among the deceased is Eloy Merino, who was the leader of the Poblana Self -Defense Group; Federal deputy Alejandro Carvajal regrets his death.

Six people died and "an undetermined number" were injured during a confrontation between a group of self -defense groups of the Mixteca, known as the Poblana Territorial Force, and another allegedly linked to Los Rojos.

Among the deceased is Eloy Merino, who was the leader of the group of Poblana Self -Defense Forces.

The federal deputy Alejandro Carvajal lamented the death of the leader of the self -defense groups in Puebla, Eloy Merino and Adelfo, another of the most active members of that organization, whom he recognized as citizens who defended their community of injustices and against organized crime.

On several occasions they stopped organized crime: kidnappings, extortion, etc. He petitions respect for his relatives and his legacy. I am your fight, ”wrote the legislator from the Morena political party. 

The events were recorded on July 20 in the community of Teutla, municipality of Jolalpan, located in the limits with Guerrero.

Police reports indicate that an inhabitant of the region had been kidnapped by the criminal group called Los Michoacanos, which is linked to Los Rojos, his relatives asked for help from the Poblana Territorial Force self-defense group.

When the members of this group traveled along the Huachinantla-Teutla road, in the place known as El Ciruelo, there was a confrontation with the Los Rojos group. Four people died in the place, including Eloy Merino and a member of the criminal group.

Two other settlers died in hospital centers where they were taken to receive medical care. It was confirmed that at least 10 other people were injured.

Although Governor Miguel Barbosa, acknowledged that there is an "indeterminate number" of people who came to ask for medical attention after being injured in this confrontation.

The president confirmed this confrontation, and said that this matter concerned two armed groups, due to the ambush. He said that the self -defense groups in Puebla were formed following the advice given by the late José Manuel Míreles.

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