Mexico: Suspected anarchist attack in Oaxaca city July 13

Event

Anarchists claimed responsibility for bombing an ATM in central Oaxaca on Thursday, July 13. The attack targeted an ATM belonging to Banorte bank. Unconfirmed reports indicate that affiliated anarchists threatened to escalate such attacks in the near future, although no further information was provided. Additional isolated incidents may occur in the coming months.

Context

Various anarchist groups have claimed responsibility for incidents in Oaxaca in recent months. One group claimed responsibility for setting two vehicles on fire on May 22. In December 2016, another anarchist organization said it bombed a Santander bank and a Treasury Department office in Oaxaca.

Advice

Due to extreme levels of violence linked to the presence of various armed groups, many Western governments advise against travel to a large portion of Mexican territory, including Guerrero, Colima, Sinaloa, Michoacán, and Tamaulipas states and the northeastern border with the United States, as well as to a lesser extent Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo León, and Sonora states. Individuals present throughout the country should remain vigilant at all times due to high levels of violent crime and be alert to any suspicious behavior or objects.