translated from Spanish: Two migrant die in attack by armed group in Chiapas

two migrants from Guatemala were killed and eight more were injured when the vehicles they were travelling with destination to the United States were ambushed by an armed group in Comitan road of Dominguez-Tuxtla Gutierrez, in the municipality of Venustiano Carranza, Chiapas, informed local authorities and relief bodies. They said that the incident occurred early on Sunday, when two trucks covered with tarpaulins and where were transferred several Central American migrants who were circulating in the State Road Commitan Dominguez-Tuxtla Gutierrez, were ambushed and attacked with firearms by members of an armed group at the height of wit Pujiltic, in the village of El Cascajal, in the municipality of Venustiano Carranza.Como consequence of the attack, two Guatemalans who were aboard the truck, without circulation panels, they lost life and eight foreigners more injured resultadron, confirmed authorities. Two of the wounded were taken to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, while the remaining seven were transferred to the Hospital General of Comitán de Domínguez, where vigilance has been reinforced by elements of the State police to ensure the safety of victims. The injured include an alleged trafficker originated from the municipality of wonder Tenejapa.Los incident occurred between 3 and 4 hours on Sunday. However, it was until the afternoon that arrived elements of the District Prosecutor’s Office downtown for the proceedings.

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