Indigenous leader Santos Moreno Cabada, serving as the governor of Choix, Sinaloa, meets a tragic end due to murder.
In a shocking turn of events, Santos Moreno Cabada, the traditional governor of the Cieneguita de NĂșñez indigenous community in Choix, Sinaloa, was found dead with a gunshot wound on May 16th. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
According to reports, Moreno's body was discovered on a hill near the indigenous community of Choix. Agents of the municipality confirmed that Moreno no longer had vital signs and had a bullet wound to the stomach.
The alleged operator of the Sinaloa Cartel, who was not identified, died in a traffic accident in Mazatlan on the same day. However, there is no evidence to suggest a connection between the two incidents.
The state leadership of the Institutional Revolutionary Party of Sinaloa expressed dismay at Moreno's murder. Santos Moreno Cabada was a substitute candidate for the PRI for councilor in the municipality of Choix.
Despite the tragic event, no further information is provided about the investigation into Moreno's murder. The alleged perpetrator remains unidentified, and no potential suspects or motives have been announced.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the mayor of Ciudad Juarez tested positive for COVID-19. The city's leadership has not released any details about the mayor's condition or the course of action being taken.
In another development, allegations have surfaced that the Sinaloa Cartel pays an amount to Jalisco police officers. However, these claims have not been officially confirmed, and no further details about the accusations have been made public.
As the investigations into these incidents continue, the communities affected are left waiting for answers and seeking justice. The loss of Santos Moreno Cabada is a significant blow to the Cieneguita de NĂșñez indigenous community, and his death serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing violence and corruption plaguing Mexico.
