Overview
- The FGR under Ernestina Godoy opened a terrorism inquiry after the Dec. 6 blast that killed five and injured 12 outside Coahuayana’s community police base.
- Days later, authorities said the case shifted to FEMDO to pursue organized‑crime and weapons offenses after Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch argued the attack lacked political aims.
- García Harfuch said the vehicle came from Colima and exploded after being parked at the site, describing the violence as part of turf disputes involving CJNG and rival groups.
- Researchers at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila mapped at least 20 car‑bomb incidents since 1994, with a 2010–2012 wave tied to Los Zetas and a recent resurgence linked to CJNG.
- Experts point to ambiguity in Article 139 and potential international repercussions as reasons officials avoid the terrorism label, while regional editorials warn the use of explosives is expanding.