Overview
- The state public security ministry assumed control of Huixcolotla’s policing and is increasing patrols with Sedena support.
- All remaining municipal police resigned following the attack, triggering the state takeover of local security duties.
- Mayors Delfino Hernández Hernández of Eloxochitlán and Manuel Alejandro Porras Florentino of Huixcolotla requested personal protection after receiving threats.
- The Nov. 2 ambush left officers Roberto Pérez Trinidad and Arturo Jiménez Ortigoza dead at the scene, and commander Yusami Monterrosas Apolinar died at a hospital.
- Initial reports say armed men in multiple vehicles opened fire on the patrol around midnight and left a warning banner before fleeing.