SAA

SAA event in Mexico on Mon 16th March 2026

16th March 2026

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Driver Killed and Three Off-Cloth Soldiers Injured in Armed Attack and Fire on Passenger Van in Acapulco. The incident occurred on the Acapulco-Zihuatanejo federal highway. According to security reports, an armed group intercepted a van on the Pie de la Cuesta-Centro route near the Jardín Azteca neighborhood. The attackers opened fire on the vehicle and set it ablaze with the driver still inside. The driver died at the scene. Three off-duty soldiers were also injured in the attack. Authorities were notified and deployed personnel to the area to address the incident and collect evidence.

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