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Thursday 28 of March 2024

Nine People Found Dead Near Pemex Pipelines in Western Mexico


A panoramic of Zitacuaro, in the Mexican state of Michoacán,photo: Wikipedia
A panoramic of Zitacuaro, in the Mexican state of Michoacán,photo: Wikipedia
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the incident was related to fuel theft

MEXICO CITY – The state prosecutor’s office in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán said on Saturday that nine people were found dead near Pemex pipelines in the municipality of Cuitzeo.

In a statement, the prosecutor’s office said it was investigating whether the incident was related to fuel theft.

Local media reported that the bodies were burnt, and eight were found inside of a charred pick-up truck while a ninth was found close by.

NOE TORRES