Nephew Ricardo Monreal was the victim of homicide in Fresnillo, Zacatecas – MonitorExpresso.com

Mexico. – Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, Secretary General of Government in Zacatecas, announced on his X profile that Jorge Antonio Monreal Martínez, a member of the Monreal Ávila family, was murdered in the town of Plateros, in Fresnillo. Security forces from the three levels of government are strengthening operations in the community of Plateros, where unfortunately the murder of Jorge Antonio Monreal Martínez was recorded,” Reyes Mugüerza wrote on his account. He also added that after what happened, security was reinforced in the area and he expressed his intentions to clarify the crime. Today, the presence of law enforcement in Fresnillo was reinforced, with the arrival of 800 members of the Mexican Army. In addition, both the Ministry of Public Security, the National Guard and the Attorney General’s Office have increased their presence in this area to find those responsible for the events that took place this week and continue with the progress of pacification.” He added: “Despite the reactions and complications, the state government says we will not rest until we find those responsible. We will not take a step back in our commitment to return tranquility to the Zacatecan people,” he added. Initial reports suggest that bullets aimed at Jorge Antonio also wounded a minor, possibly his son. Authorities have not yet provided details about the boy’s medical condition. The murder of Jorge Antonio Monreal Martínez occurs just days after the confirmation of the murder of Juan Pérez Guardado, brother-in-law of Senator Ricardo Monreal and director of Social Development of the City of Fresnillo, near the Hospital Real de Minas in the Technological neighborhood. Ricardo Monreal’s wife. The crime took place shortly after 9 a.m., when an armed group fired directly at the official, taking his life. Authorities and paramedics confirmed his death shortly after arriving at the scene.

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