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CONFRONTATION BETWEEN "MAYIZA" AND "CHAPITOS" NORTH OF MULEGÉ (Punta Prieta and Jesús María): 13 DEAD AND WEAPONS SEIZED
Article from facebook, El Regional del Valle (SQ area journalist)
STRONG CONFRONTATION BETWEEN "MAYIZA" AND "CHAPITOS" NORTH OF MULEGÉ (Punta Prieta and Jesús María): 13 DEAD AND WEAPONS SEIZED
FUERTE ENFRENTAMIENTO ENTRE "MAYIZA" Y "CHAPITOS" AL NORTE DE MULEGÉ: 13 MUERTOS Y ARMAMENTO ASEGURADO
Sedena y AEIC despliegan operativo tras enfrentamiento en Punta Prieta y Jesús María
Mulegé, BCS 1 de marzo del 2025.
Un violento enfrentamiento entre células delictivas vinculadas a "Mayiza" y "Los Chapitos" dejó un saldo de 13 muertos en la región norte de Baja
California Sur. El choque armado ocurrió en las inmediaciones de Punta Prieta y Jesús María, al sur de San Quintín, donde las autoridades
aseguraron un importante arsenal y vehículos con blindaje artesanal.
Mediante reporte de balacera, según los primeros informes, el conflicto comenzó alrededor de las 03:34 horas del viernes 28 de febrero, cuando
testigos alertaron a las autoridades sobre intensas detonaciones de armas de fuego y un vehículo en llamas.
Ante la falta de respuesta inmediata por parte de las delegaciones de Punta Prieta y Jesús María, se solicitó apoyo a un mando del 40º Regimiento
de Caballería, con base en Guerrero Negro, BCS. Al llegar al sitio, los militares localizaron los cuerpos de 13 personas vestidas con equipo táctico
y chalecos antibalas con distintivos de "CH" y un emblema en forma de pedazo de pizza.
Asi mismo aseguraron arsenal y vehículos blindados, en el momento de la inspección, las fuerzas castrenses encontraron un Ford pick-up blanco
abandonado, así como un Jeep blindado completamente calcinado. Además, aseguraron un importante número de armas y municiones, entre ellas:
- 21 armas largas,2 rifles Barret calibre 50, 9 armas cortas, 3 fusiles de asalto, 137 ponchallantas, 600 cartuchos de diversos calibres.
También en las inmediaciones del enfrentamiento se localizaron vehículos con blindaje artesanal, conocidos como "monstruos", con evidentes impactos
de bala y rastros de sangre, lo que indica que pudo haber más víctimas o heridos que lograron escapar.
Operativo de seguridad en la zona por elementos de la Agencia Estatal de Investigación Criminal (AEIC) y de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional
(SEDENA) continúan realizandose para garantizar la seguridad y prevenir nuevos enfrentamientos entre grupos delictivos.
Las autoridades no han revelado si hay detenidos, pero fuentes extraoficiales indican que la violencia en la región podría estar relacionada con
disputas territoriales entre facciones del crimen organizado.
La Fiscalía General del Estado ya abrió una carpeta de investigación para esclarecer los hechos y determinar la identidad de los fallecidos. Se
espera que en las próximas horas se brinde más información oficial sobre este violento episodio que ha conmocionado a la región.
Fuente: expresión BCS
[Edited on 3-3-2025 by mtgoat666]
[Edited on 3-3-2025 by mtgoat666]
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Seems as though that location would be between LA Bay turnoff and Guerrero Negro.
There is about 46 miles between Punta Prieta and Jesus Maria.
Santa Rosalillita is 1/2 way between them out on the Pacific coast.
Bad situation for sure.
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When I try to use the translator, the text disappears. Can anyone else post a translated version of the article?
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CONFRONTATION BETWEEN "MAYIZA" AND "CHAPITOS" NORTH OF MULEG (Punta Prieta and Jesús María): 13 DEAD AND WEAPONS SEIZED
Article from facebook, El Regional del Valle (SQ area journalist)
STRONG CONFRONTATION BETWEEN "MAYIZA" AND "CHAPITOS" NORTH OF MULEG. (Punta Prieta and Jesús María): 13 DEAD AND WEAPONS SEIZED
SOURCE INFRENTMENT Twilight "MAYIZA" AND "CHAPITOS" TO MULEG NORTH: 13 DEAD AND ARMAMENTO ASEGURADO
Sedena and AEIC deploy operation after confrontation in Punta Prieta and Jesús María
Mulegé, BCS, March 1, 2025.
A violent confrontation between criminal cells linked to "Mayace" and "Los Chapitos" left 13 dead in the northern region of Baja California Sur. The
armed crash occurred in the vicinity of Punta Prieta and Jesús María, south of San Quintín, where the authorities secured a large arsenal and
vehicles with artisanal armor.
By shooting report, according to the first reports, the conflict began around 03:34 on Friday, February 28, when witnesses alerted the authorities to
intense firearm detonations and a burning vehicle.
In the absence of an immediate response from the delegations of Punta Prieta and Jesús María, support was requested from a command of the 40th
Cavalry Regiment, based in Guerrero Negro, BCS. Upon arriving at the site, the military located the bodies of 13 people dressed in tactical equipment
and bulletproof vests with "CH" badges and an emblem in the form of a piece of pizza.
They also secured arsenal and armoured vehicles, at the time of the inspection, the military forces found an abandoned white Ford pick-up, as well as
a completely burned armoured Jeep. In addition, they secured a significant number of weapons and ammunition, including:
- 21 long weapons, 2 rifles, 50-caliber Barret rifles, 9 short weapons, 3 assault rifles, 137 punchallantas, 600 cartridges of various calibers.
Also in the vicinity of the confrontation, vehicles with artisanal armor, known as "monsters," were located with obvious bullet impacts and traces of
blood, indicating that there may have been more victims or injuries who managed to escape.
Security operation in the area by elements of the State Criminal Investigation Agency (AEIC) and the Ministry of National Defence (SEDENA) continue to
be carried out to ensure security and prevent further clashes between criminal groups.
Authorities have not revealed whether there are detainees, but unofficial sources indicate that violence in the region could be related to territorial
disputes between organized crime factions.
The Attorney General ' s Office has already opened an investigation kit to clarify the facts and determine the identity of the deceased. More
official information on this violent episode that has shocked the region is expected to be provided in the next few hours.
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Very disturbing, very sad to be happening in Baja California. Last month there were severed heads (3 incidents I think) found around Ensenada.
Those are their tactics as well as take-overs of towns. This article has a broader perspective: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/culiacan-mexico-hundreds-dead-m... "could be related to territorial disputes..." ? Wake up and smell the coffee
- if this isn't addressed soon, Baja California will go the way of Culiacan.
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Scary news indeed! I sure would like to know just where in that long stretch of road this occurred.
I saw no mention of Santa Rosalillita in the article, is it mentioned in other sources? That is one of last places I checked out on my drive-about in
early January.
[Edited on 3-3-2025 by AKgringo]
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | Scary news indeed! I sure would like to know just where in that long stretch of road this occurred.
I saw no mention of Santa Rosalillito in the article, is it mentioned in other sources? That is one of last places I checked out on my drive-about in
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Just guessing here but the picture of the truck in the article looks like it is on a dirt road that has a lot of brush growth alongside it. Seems like
it is close to the coast. Just a guess though.
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Scary news indeed! I sure would like to know just where in that long stretch of road this occurred.
I saw no mention of Santa Rosalillita in the article, is it mentioned in other sources? That is one of last places I checked out on my drive-about in
early January.
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The cartels are everywhere in baja. They now control the fishing, by dictating (with threat of force) that all fishermen must sell to cartel’s
wholesalers (mostly applies to the high value species like scallops). The cartels also control demand/price by dictating what days fishermen can fish
and deliver to wholesalers.
Cartels likely have their tentacles in all lucrative industries in Baja, so the cartel foot soldiers are likely everywhere.
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This, and the recent murders and robberies of foreigners in Baja, together with the danger of dog attack (I've already been bitten in the last year),
has induced me to cancel my planed ECR trekking in Baja. I will still go to Baja and mainland Mexico, but will be traveling as I have in the past,
with an amount of gear that does not invite robbery and staying on the beaten tourist path, mostly in cities and towns.
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So far, none of the violence I read about between the lines affects me directly. I read that gringoes meet violence every now and then, but don't
see it as a crisis.
Hers's a travel advisory. If you're driving 15 South, go around Culiacan. Have fun.
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F*ck it.
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Someone got capped in Bahia Tortugas on Feb. 20, shot in the head and found near the pier. Third killing in a month:
https://hoybcs.com/reportan-el-tercer-asesinato-en-bahia-tor...
Thirteen bodies is a lot of corpses. Wonder whether pressure on cartels on the mainland is squeezing the proverbial balloon and pushing bad things to
the peninsula. And right in the middle of tourist season.
[Edited on 3-3-2025 by digcolnagos]
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| Quote: Originally posted by Lee | So far, none of the violence I read about between the lines affects me directly. I read that gringoes meet violence every now and then, but don't
see it as a crisis.
Hers's a travel advisory. If you're driving 15 South, go around Culiacan. Have fun.
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Yes, but...
I'm worried. I live not far from Guerrero Negro. I haven't lived here long, but I'm not aware of anything like a body count of 13 in this neck of the
woods. How unprecedented might this be in Mulege state? Do I have to be concerned about reaching a point where no one goes out at night or leaves
their home unless necessary during sporadic outbreaks of violence? It's happened elsewhere.
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A US resident, with a ranch in Mexico, was killed recently by a cartel IED. Another person in the same vehicle was also killed. There are online
reports of this incident.
The IED was not 'on the pavement', and hopefully this is not a sign of things to come for more well-traveled roads.
'Officials warn residents to use ‘extreme caution’ after IED kills Texas rancher in Mexico'
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/officials-warn-res...
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"Do I have to be concerned about reaching a point where no one goes out at night or leaves their home unless necessary "
From the linked Bahia Tortugus report: "It should be remembered that the authorities of the Security Board have recognized that the municipality of
Mulegé is a red zone in terms of security at this time. Previously, other events have been reported, such as homicides with firearms and
disappearances of people in Santa Rosalía, Guerrero Negro and San Ignacio."
So many disappearances in Ensenada, that's what they are saying - afraid to go out at night. I'd try to keep in touch with my neighbors, maybe put
motion detector lights out, you have a dog?, maybe a drive patrol to see who's coming and going. Three of the deaths in Bahia de los Angeles were
for their trucks and a boat apparently. All about the drug route, and likely under the influence ? no telling what could happen.
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I'm not worried about my personal safety so much. I don't think cartels care much about me, not concerned about home invasions or burglary or an IED
that went off on the mainland. I am more concerned about the vibe. We'll see. I have no plans to leave anytime soon.
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| Quote: Originally posted by digcolnagos | | I'm not worried about my personal safety so much. I don't think cartels care much about me, not concerned about home invasions or burglary or an IED
that went off on the mainland. I am more concerned about the vibe. |
You may want to reconsider what cartel methheads care about. I can think of several recent gringos targeted for vehicles that were older and
definitely not what fit the profile. We can all dismiss these incidents if it makes us feel better but that doesn't change what is clearly happening.
The violence and danger is definitely getting worse quickly.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco | | Quote: Originally posted by digcolnagos | | I'm not worried about my personal safety so much. I don't think cartels care much about me, not concerned about home invasions or burglary or an IED
that went off on the mainland. I am more concerned about the vibe. |
You may want to reconsider what cartel methheads care about. I can think of several recent gringos targeted for vehicles that were older and
definitely not what fit the profile. We can all dismiss these incidents if it makes us feel better but that doesn't change what is clearly happening.
The violence and danger is definitely getting worse quickly. |
Low level robbers, local pachucos, might shoot you for your vehicle. Gringoes are perceived to have money. Be aware of surroundings and keep this
stuff in the back of your mind.
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Heading south as well:
https://hoybcs.com/busqueda-positiva-encuentran-otras-seis-f...
On one more day, the collective "Search x La Paz," made up of relatives of missing persons, confirmed that six other clandestine graves have been
located on the way to San Juan de la Costa.
This is with the support of the State Commission for the Search for Persons of Baja California Sur and the Prosecutor's Office, as specified on the
official website of the collective.
The finding was carried out on March 2 on the road to San Juan de la Costa, an area where several clandestine graves detected have already been
reported.
The collective reported that the authorities agreed to the area to begin the processing work, with the aim of determining the number of people buried
in each grave, as well as to recover clothing and other elements that can help in the identification of the disappeared.
Search x La Paz called on the families of missing persons, who have not carried out DNA tests, to approach the Prosecutor's Office or Expert Services
to conduct genetic tests and upload them to the database.
It should be remembered that since 2022 several finds of clandestine graves on the way to San Juan de la Costa have been reported; in February of this
year alone, 10 bodies were located in the vicinity of this road, as confirmed by the governor of the state, Victor Castro Cosío.
[Edited on 3-4-2025 by JDCanuck]
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bottom line -
the Baja we all love is finished
you can no longer travel without a plan and camp peacefully in a random spot
you can no longer drive along MEX1 and carefree enjoy the drive
you can no longer own a home and not worry how the violence might affect you
and when you think you are safe within one of the cities - the police will ambush you and extort money
face it - Baja is over
Harald Pietschmann
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4x4abc is right. Life has changed and to be honest. I never in a million years saw this coming.
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