In Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, a municipality roughly 33 kilometers from Guadalajara, a deadly attack unfolded that left three municipal police officers and prosecutors dead and ten others wounded. The incident occurred on a Tuesday evening when explosive devices were used against members of the local prosecutor’s office, police forces, and associated personnel. The event has stirred concern across western Mexico as authorities work to determine the full scope of what happened and why this attack occurred.
Responding to the incident, the state governor described the assault as a cowardly act carried out with explosive devices in the foreground, noting that three colleagues had fallen and ten more had been injured. He called the assault an unprecedented action by organized crime groups and warned that it posed a direct challenge to the Mexican state as a whole. The governor also emphasized that security officials would remain vigilant and that investigations would proceed with official data as soon as it is confirmed.
Following the attack, the Jalisco Security Cabinet announced it would stay in continuous session, coordinating with the Prosecutor’s Office to keep the public informed as new facts emerge and inquiries progress. The administration stressed that transparency would be maintained as authorities verify details and pursue those responsible.
Historically, the state of Jalisco has faced ongoing violence linked to the presence of organized crime groups, including the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG). Officials have repeatedly highlighted how criminal networks can destabilize local security and strain public institutions. In the wake of the latest events, regional leaders reaffirm their commitment to strengthening law enforcement and advancing judicial processes to protect communities.
National security authorities reported that, in the first half of the year, nearly half of the country’s homicides were concentrated in six states: Guanajuato, the State of Mexico, Baja California, Jalisco, Chihuahua, and Michoacán. In total, 7,226 homicides occurred in this period, underscoring persistent violence in certain regions and the need for coordinated, multi-agency responses.
Mexico has faced a troubling wave of violence in recent years. Official figures show that 2022 saw 30,968 intentional homicides, followed by 33,308 in 2021, marking two of the most violent years in recent memory. These patterns have occurred under the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, with annual homicide tallies around the mid-30,000s in the preceding years. The country continues to confront complex security challenges as authorities pursue strategies to reduce violence, dismantle criminal networks, and bolster community safety.