The Mexican Military Deactivated 2,241 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) In Mexico In The Last Two Years

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

The Mexican military deactivated 2,241 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across half of the states in Mexico during the last two years, revealed the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena).The report offers important context on the trend of criminal groups creating and using IEDs.

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8 Soldiers Injured After a Makeshift Mine Explodes in Apatzingán, Michoacan

"Enojon" For Borderland Beat

 

     

     Photograph Credit: Eco1_LVM on Twitter (Vehicle damaged in the incident)

 On June 19th, 2023, eight Mexican Military personnel were injured by a makeshift mine in Apatzingán, Michoacan. The soldiers were conducting patrols in La Bateas community when their vehicle entered a clandestine minefield and a buried mine detonated; they were later transported to the medical facilities of the 43rd Military Zone where four were labeled as “out of danger,” but, due to the severe extent of their injuries, three soldiers were transported by helicopter to a military hospital in Irapuato, Guanajuato.  

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