12 Killed in Gun Attack at Pre-Christmas Celebration in Guanajuato, Mexico

President López Obrador Calls for State Prosecutor's Resignation Amid Rising Violence

12 people were killed and 11 injured when gunmen attacked a pre-Christmas celebration in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The victims were attending a traditional event known as 'Las Posadas' when the gunmen opened fire.
Members of the regional Mexican music band Dinastía Cornejo were among the injured, and unconfirmed reports suggest a member of the band's support staff died in the attack.
Guanajuato has been the scene of violent turf battles between the Jalisco cartel and local gangs backed by the Sinaloa cartel, leading to the highest number of homicides in Mexico.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato, citing the state's high levels of violence and the prosecutor's long tenure.