SAA event in Baja California, Ensenada area, Mexico on Fri 16th January 2026

16th January 2026

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On 16 January 2026, in Ensenada, Baja California, unknown armed individuals shot and killed a man inside his vehicle in Colonia La Joyita. The victim was identified as the former commander of the State Investigation Agency (SEA) who continued to work as an active agent and was inside an official state prosecutor's unit. Days earlier, the victim led an operation to capture a police officer linked to the disappearance of six men in 2025. 1 fatality.

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Baja California ( Ensenada area )

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