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Los Ardillos bomb Tula homes, displacing up to 800 people

5/17/2026

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Los Ardillos gunmen bombed and burned homes in Tula, Guerrero, forcing dozens to flee.
Mexican authorities deployed 1,200 troops and opened a humanitarian aid corridor.
Human rights group CIPOG-EZ says at least 800 were displaced, contrasting with the federal government’s report of 120 displaced and no deaths.
Seventy-four-year-old María Cabrera lost her home and possessions and is considering relocation to Mexico City or Querétaro.

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Story summary

Los Ardillos gunmen bombed and burned homes in Tula, Guerrero, forcing dozens to flee.
Mexican authorities deployed 1,200 troops and opened a humanitarian aid corridor.
Human rights group CIPOG-EZ says at least 800 were displaced, contrasting with the federal government’s report of 120 displaced and no deaths.
Seventy-four-year-old María Cabrera lost her home and possessions and is considering relocation to Mexico City or Querétaro.