Elements of the Navy Secretariat (Semar) and other agencies carried out the detention of Marcos Iván “N”, known as Marquitos, leader of a criminal cell related to the faction “Los Mayos” of the Sinaloa Cartel. According to Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), this action allowed the dismantling of a criminal group operating in La Paz and Los Cabos, resulting in the capture of 7 individuals. During the operation, weapons, cartridges, vehicles, and drugs were seized.
"The detainees are implicated in the recent assassination of an agent from the State Criminal Investigation Agency of BCS," García Harfuch mentioned, identifying the victim as Ulises Omar Cota Montaño, commander of the State Criminal Investigation Agency and nephew of the former governor of BCS, Leonel Cota Montaño.
In response to the violence recorded in Baja California Sur, the United States embassy issued a security alert for its citizens in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and La Paz. The situation has led to increased security measures, restrictions on public transportation, and other actions to address the issue. Local reports and social media have mentioned incidents such as shootings in Cabo San Lucas, bus fires in La Paz and Los Cabos, murders of law enforcement agents, and threats directed at officials by cartels.
In light of this scenario, the U.S. embassy in Mexico issued recommendations for its citizens, urging them to avoid crowds and remain alert for any signs of unrest. It is also advised to leave any public place where the situation becomes volatile or seek safe shelter.
