“Char” for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from INFORMADOR.MX

The event has been taking place since noon in the community of El Salvador; so far, authorities have not reported the reason for the event.

An operation by the Mexican Army using artillery vehicles and helicopters has been taking place since midday in the community of El Salvador in the municipality of Tequila, as well as in the municipality of Amatitán, both in the Valles region of Jalisco. 

So far, federal authorities have not reported the reason for the operation, but neighbors report gunshots and that the soldiers have searched several homes, and that people have been detained and taken aboard the armored vehicles.

TEQUILA, JALISCO

AMATITAN, JALISCO 

GUADALAJARA


The operation is being carried out exclusively by federal elements, without the participation of state or municipal authorities.

EL SALVADOR, JALISCO 


The region of Tequila and particularly the hill of El Salvador is considered a stronghold of the New Generation Cartel, after the presence of cells of Los Zetas was reported in the area for many years.

MILITARY OPERATION 


Source: INFORMADOR.MX