MEXICO () – At least 11 people have been killed in a violent confrontation between suspected gang members and residents of a small farming town in central Mexico, authorities have said.
The clash occurred in Texcaltitlan, located about 65km from the state capital.
The State of Mexico’s security ministry said in a statement on Friday that eight of the individuals killed were believed to be associated with criminal activities, while three were members of the local community.
Mexico’s drug cartels are known for extorting money from businesses using threats of violence and the Familia Michoacana drug cartel has been active in the region for years, according to Al Jazeera.
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