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Attack on Ojocaliente police station leaves six injured in Zacatecas

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Suspects in a vehicle allegedly threw an explosive device at the Ojocaliente municipal police station, injuring at least six civilians.
  • Zacatecas authorities launched a security operation and said the situation was under control, while the injured received medical care.
  • The municipal president canceled the scheduled coronation of the 2026 Fair Queen as a precaution.

An alleged explosive device thrown from a vehicle struck the municipal police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injuring at least six civilians, according to state authorities.

The situation is under control.

— Rodrigo Reyes MugüerzaThe Zacatecas government secretary described the security situation after the attack.

Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, Zacatecas' secretary general of government, said a major security operation had been deployed to find those responsible. He said the situation was under control and that the injured were receiving medical attention.

Videos shared by witnesses showed large flames at the police station and people moving quickly away from the site after the explosion. Authorities said they would release more information as forensic work and investigations progressed.

Because of the events that occurred moments ago, we decided to safeguard the physical integrity and security of every resident and visitor to our municipality.

— Juan ZambranoOjocaliente's municipal president explained the cancellation of the fair coronation.

The attack also disrupted a public celebration planned for the same night. Municipal president Juan Zambrano immediately canceled the crowning of the 2026 Fair Queen, saying the decision sought to protect residents and visitors. He said acting responsibly and cautiously was the only way to safeguard the common welfare, and that the municipal administration was coordinating with state and federal authorities.

Given the current circumstances, acting responsibly and prudently is the only way to guarantee the common welfare.

— Juan ZambranoThe mayor gave his reason for suspending the public event.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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