Explosive Attacks Increase in Zacatecas, Officials Report

Why it matters locally: Given New Mexico's shared border with Mexico, increased instability and criminal activity in border regions like Zacatecas could have implications for border security and cross-border trade, potentially affecting communities and law enforcement resources in New Mexico.

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Zacatecas, Mexico, has experienced 23 attacks involving explosives during the current year, Attorney General Cristian Paul Camacho stated. These incidents include six cases where attackers used cars or motorcycles as explosive devices. Camacho provided these figures regarding the use of explosives in the state.