**Vehicle of Tecate Mayor Darío Benítez Set on Fire; Declared Political Attack**
The vehicle belonging to Tecate’s sitting mayor, Edgar Darío Benítez Ruiz, was targeted in a molotov cocktail attack early Wednesday morning. The white Chevrolet Suburban, bearing license plates WFK931A, was parked outside of Benítez’s residence on Calle Octava in the Juárez neighborhood, a location known as a “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town).
Mayor Benítez initially reported on social media that the attack was politically motivated. He later updated his post, assuring the public of his safety and expressing gratitude to those concerned about his well-being.
The explosion caused damage to parts of the mayor’s residence. Authorities from local, state, and federal levels, along with firefighters, quickly responded to the scene, initiating a robust security operation. No suspects were apprehended in connection with the incident.
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**Additional Coverage: Recent Incidents in Tecate**
* **Massive Wildfires in Tecate**: Earlier this month, wildfires ravaged nearly 5,000 hectares in Tecate. The local fire department struggled to contain the blazes due to inadequate resources and equipment.
* **CJNG Orders Execution**: Reports indicate that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) may have been involved in the execution of a subcommander in Tecate. This concerning development adds to the region’s escalating violence.
* **Ongoing Violence**: In recent weeks, incidents such as the targeted killing of a municipal police subcommander and rampant attacks by motorcycle hitmen have further highlighted the security challenges faced by Tecate authorities.
* **“El Gil” Imprisonment**: The leader of the Guerreros Unidos, known as “El Gil,” was recently imprisoned. This information led Guerrero officials to offer a 10 million peso reward for insights about the whereabouts of the 43 missing students.
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