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At Least 11 Dead in Armed Attack at Football Stadium in Mexico

Published January 26, 2026, 08:08
At Least 11 Dead in Armed Attack at Football Stadium in Mexico

At least 11 people were killed and 12 injured in an armed attack at a football stadium in the city of Salamanca, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. The attack took place on Sunday, and authorities are currently conducting an operation to locate and arrest the perpetrators. Ten of the deceased died at the scene, while one died while receiving medical attention. Simultaneously, four bags containing human remains were found in the same city. Guanajuato is a significant industrial hub that also faces serious violence issues due to clashes between criminal gangs over control of drug and fuel trafficking. The Mexican government had announced that the number of homicides had decreased in 2025, but this incident highlights the ongoing violence in the country.