Recent events in Michoacan have highlighted a troubling trend: the increasing use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by organized crime groups in Mexico, culminating in the deaths of eight soldiers. The soldiers triggered an IED while patrolling in an armored vehicle, raising concerns about safety in a region prone to violent clashes between the Jalisco New Generation cartel and local factions. The Mexican military has seized over 1,000 IEDs since 2021, with reports of criminal groups employing explosives experts to expand their operations. Mines pose danger not just to soldiers but also to civilians, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
The explosive growth in the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by organized crime groups in Mexico raises alarming concerns for both military and civilian safety in the region.
Recent intelligence indicates that criminal factions have increasingly adopted military-grade technologies, with ex-Colombian military personnel enhancing their capabilities to deploy IEDs and breach military operations.
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