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11 Killed in Violent Football Game Attack in Mexico

1/29/2026

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On January 25, an armed attack at a football game in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, left 11 dead and 12 injured as event concluded.
Guanajuato’s Security Secretariat reported three suspects arrested after coordinated operations.
Five victims were unarmed security guards targeted because of their link to a company tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The attackers belong to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, in conflict with CJNG.

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Story summary

On January 25, an armed attack at a football game in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, left 11 dead and 12 injured as event concluded.
Guanajuato’s Security Secretariat reported three suspects arrested after coordinated operations.
Five victims were unarmed security guards targeted because of their link to a company tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The attackers belong to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, in conflict with CJNG.