Gruesome Discoveries in Acapulco: Six Bodies Found Pile

Authorities in Acapulco have made a disturbing discovery, uncovering the bodies of four men and two women piled up on a street in the Pacific resort city. The victims, who had been strangled and had their hands tied behind their backs, were discovered late Monday. Investigations into the killings are ongoing, leaving their identities undisclosed.

The gruesome discovery in Acapulco has sent shockwaves through the community, adding to the city's ongoing struggle with drug-related violence. Last week, five dismembered bodies were found scattered on a different street, including the victim of a nearby town council candidate.

Mexican drug cartels have a history of using asphyxiation to kill their victims, either by strangulation or suffocation. According to The Associated Press, wrapping duct tape or plastic bags around victims' heads is a common tactic.

Acapulco, once a popular tourist destination, has been reeling from the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Otis, which struck in October last year, leaving 52 dead and devastating numerous beachfront hotels. In early April, Eduardo Chávez, the head of municipal traffic police, was shot dead in the city.

Drug cartels in Mexico often coerce bus and taxi drivers to work for them, and traffic stops of such vehicles may have sparked their anger, as reported by the Associated Press. Videos allegedly posted on social media in March depicted drug gang enforcers brutally beating bus drivers in Acapulco for neglecting their role as cartel lookouts.

The month before the latest discovery, the strangled bodies of two men were found at the popular Condesa beach. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Guerrero State, where Acapulco is located, citing widespread crime and violence.

The advisory emphasizes the presence of armed groups operating independently of the government, maintaining roadblocks and resorting to violence against travelers. U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents have been victims of kidnappings in the past.

The Mexican government is facing immense pressure to address the drug-related violence that continues to plague many parts of the country, including tourist hubs like Acapulco. The authorities' ongoing investigation into the recent killings aims to uncover the perpetrators and bring justice to the victims and their families.