Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a state in central Mexico. It is currently newsworthy due to a mass shooting that occurred on Sunday at a soccer field in the city of Salamanca. According to reports, gunmen arrived in multiple vehicles and opened fire on individuals gathered at the field after a local soccer match. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injuries to 12 others, including a woman and a minor. The mayor of Salamanca, Cesar Prieto, confirmed the incident via social media. The area is known to be contested by drug cartels, raising concerns about organized crime and violence in the region. The shooting occurred as the Mexican government is trying to demonstrate its efforts to combat criminal groups.