**Primary Article: Potential Homicide Charges in the Servando Salazar Case**
In a recent development regarding the case of Servando Salazar, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has revealed there are grounds to consider adding homicide charges to the ongoing investigation, even in the absence of a body. María Elena Andrade Ramírez, the head of the office, announced that the current legal proceedings focus on Salazar’s disappearance, but new evidence suggests the possibility of a more severe charge.
Salazar went missing on August 23, 2024, inside the premises of Prime Wheel, a manufacturing plant in Tijuana. The investigative team, including the homicide and missing persons units within the FGE, along with the State Investigation Agency, are examining whether the facts warrant a homicide charge against the three individuals arrested in connection with this case.
“Our forensic work indicates that the likelihood of finding Servando alive is extremely low. The family is aware of this and needs a legal resolution to proceed with matters like pensions,” said Andrade Ramírez, though she did not specify when such charges might be officially added.
Despite exhaustive searches, including the use of canine units, no physical evidence or possessions belonging to Servando—such as clothing or any remains—have been found since his disappearance. “There are strong suspicions that the body may have been destroyed in the factory’s furnaces,” Andrade Ramírez said. She insisted that the investigation is based on forensic evidence rather than speculation.
Additionally, significant progress has been noted in crime reduction efforts, particularly in vehicle thefts, which have decreased by 35 percent due to cooperation with other police entities and crackdowns on scrapyards and pawnshops.
**Secondary Article: Nationwide Efforts to Combat Crime in Mexico**
Recent developments in Tijuana are part of broader national efforts to tackle crime across Mexico. The Mexican Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA) recently reported the arrest of “El Kiki,” a prominent leader of Los Pelones and an operative for the criminal group Los Chapitos in Sonora. This move is significant in the ongoing battle against organized crime groups throughout the country.
Moreover, on a nationwide scale, government officials, including governors and members of law enforcement, are addressing the challenges surrounding security and poverty. In a recent government report, there was an acknowledgment of the immense hurdles faced in improving living conditions and minimizing crime rates across Mexico.
These efforts are part of a concerted push to not only bring justice in individual cases such as that of Servando Salazar but also to create safer communities at large. The longstanding issues require continuous dedication from both governmental bodies and the supportive engagement of citizens to drive meaningful change in security and quality of life.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on these evolving stories and other important news developments.