A man claiming to be a Mexican drug cartel leader says an attack that killed 20 people including a mayor was in fact aimed at him.
Authorities in Mexico said Friday they are still investigating the authenticity of a video attributed to Jose Alfredo Hurtado, a leader of the Familia Michoacana cartel.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Hurtado mentions that he had cooperated in the past with the deceased mayor in fighting the Tequileros gang, which claimed responsibility for the killings, noting “We started this struggle together, the mayor and us.” In another video posted on social media Wednesday, armed men who identified themselves as the Tequileros gang claiming responsibility for the mass shooting.
The Familia Michoacana cartel, despite its name, was actually kicked out of the neighboring state of Michaocan years ago by a vigilante movement. Run by Hurtado and his brother, the cartel has been blamed for kidnappings, extortions and bloody attacks on police and soldiers.
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