Ex-mayor of Sombrerete identified among 10 bodies found in Zacatecas; victims showed signs of violence

The former mayor of Sombrerete, Ignacio Castrejón Valdés, has been identified as one of 10 victims found with signs of violence in Zacatecas, Mexico. His body was discovered near Federal Highway 54, in the municipality of Sain Alto, reportedly wrapped and showing brutal marks. Castrejón Valdés, who served as mayor from 2016 to 2018 and founded the mining construction company Grupo Cavi, was allegedly kidnapped in Sombrerete before his body was found.

The discovery has sent shockwaves through the political, business, and mining communities. Miguel Varela, the mayor of Zacatecas and a member of the PAN party like the former mayor, expressed outrage, stating, "It is outrageous that we continue to experience situations like this and that often it seems there are no answers or justice for those who need it." He demanded a serious and transparent investigation.

Condolences have poured in from various PAN legislators, as well as from other parties, including Senator Saúl Monreal Ávila of Morena. The Zacatecas Mining Cluster also issued a statement. The victims were found in different locations: five were discovered hanging from a vehicular bridge in Pánuco, four more in Morelos, and Castrejón Valdés in Sain Alto.

This incident places Zacatecas and Governor David Monreal's security strategy under renewed scrutiny. The violence, including bodies found hanging from a bridge, has horrified the public and drawn national attention, despite claims of reduced organized crime homicides in recent years.

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It is outrageous that we continue to experience situations like this and that often it seems there are no answers or justice for those who need it.