**Gun Attack on Oaxaca Union Leader Leaves Six Bodyguards Dead**
In a tragic incident on the evening of November 7, 2024, a targeted attack in Oaxaca resulted in the deaths of six bodyguards protecting a prominent union leader, Marcos Antonio Sánchez Cruz. The attack took place around 9:00 PM on De las Rosas Street, in the Reforma neighborhood in northern Oaxaca City. This has been confirmed by the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office.
According to statements from the state justice office, the attack occurred outside the El Che restaurant. Five of the union leader’s bodyguards were killed on the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving medical care. The Oaxaca State Attorney’s Office has initiated a rigorous investigation, executed by the Special Prosecutor for High-Impact Crimes.
At the scene, authorities managed to identify one of the five male victims. Another person injured in the attack was hospitalized but later died from the injuries. In response to the violence, Governor Salomón Jara Cruz announced increased security measures and emphasized that impunity will not be tolerated, aiming to protect the peace in Oaxaca.
In a related event that highlights the escalating tension in the region, Luis Roberto Delgado Castro, director of the Basic Community Hospital of Santiago Tamazola, was found dead in a vacant lot in Acatlima, Huajuapan de León, after being reported missing on November 4, 2024.
**Additional Reports on the Situation in Oaxaca**
As the province grapples with this recent violence, authorities in Oaxaca are under pressure to address rising safety concerns. This attack on a union leader underscores ongoing security challenges linked to organized crime and political tensions within the state.
Earlier this year, reports of clashes among different transportation unions pointed to deeper socio-political issues that have not been fully resolved. Citizens in Oaxaca have repeatedly called for enhanced law enforcement and transparency in investigations to counteract these violent incidents.
National and international observers have also been drawn to the region, highlighting the urgency for systemic reforms and effective governance to stem the rising tide of violence across Mexico’s southern states. The government continues to advocate for community involvement in creating sustainable solutions to restore peace and security in Oaxaca.