Harfuch reports that 96 people have been displaced in Chilapa due to violence; authorities have identified two criminal groups, "Los Ardillos" and "Los Tlacos."

More Information: In response to the violence caused by crime in Chilapa, Guerrero, the head of the Secretariat for Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch, reported the displacement of 96 people, as well as three injured individuals who were transferred to the hospital in Chilpancingo. During the morning press conference held by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Tuesday, May 12th, at the National Palace, García Harfuch stated that the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, traveled to the area to address the situation and engage in dialogue to assist the trapped population. Additionally, the Secretary of Security mentioned that the criminal groups "Los Ardillos" and "Los Tlacos" have been identified, and that there is a presence of the National Guard, the Army, and state authorities. Read also: He is Roberto Blanco Cantú, a key figure in the fuel theft case; "The Ship King" operated a network of shell companies. When questioned whether Rosa Icela Rodríguez's dialogue would be with the criminal groups, García Harfuch responded: "No, of course not. There is no dialogue with them, but rather with the community police, representatives, I mean, of the populations." The head of the SSPC indicated that this is a "very delicate matter" and that there is increased security presence. "The moment federal authorities enter, the lives of other people would be put at risk." "Right now, priority is being given to dialogue in order to establish a base of operations further inside," he added. Read also: Court prohibits private security companies from using the terms "police" or "agent"; seeks to avoid confusion with public forces. "Where are these 96 people located?" he was asked. "The majority, around 20, are still inside an area where the Secretary of the Interior is working to facilitate their exit," he replied. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stated that the people of Chilapa should be allowed to leave "without a confrontation, and that it is important to ensure that the injured people can leave and that the roadblocks are removed through dialogue." The head of the federal executive branch emphasized that in the face of armed individuals, there should not be a confrontation that could affect the civilian population. Read also: Sheinbaum reiterates that the relationship with the US is based on respect for sovereignty; "We coordinate as equals," she assures. "Someone might say 'send in the Army to disarm the people who are there.' Yes, but that would only lead to a confrontation where civilians could be killed, or there could be a very serious confrontation," she said. "We never accept that condition; on the contrary, we always seek to have all the mechanisms in place for the operations carried out to minimize the number of injuries. There are situations where authorities, the Defense Department, the Navy, the Secretariat (of Security) itself, or the National Guard are attacked, and in those cases, a response is necessary," she added. "Right now, the most important thing is to get the injured people out, to provide assistance to the displaced population, and then to continue addressing the crimes. This is a different approach," said the federal leader. em/apr News according to your interests