Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Latin Times
Latin Times
World
Carola Guerrero De León

Decapitated Bodies Discovered Near Acapulco's Tourist Zone as Violence Surges in Guerrero

This aerial view shows the beaches in Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico on April 17, 2025. (Credit: FRANCISCO ROBLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Security forces rushed into the La Laja neighborhood in Acapulco, Guerrero, on Saturday morning after receiving reports of a grim discovery. Neighbors near El Veladero National Park had found plastic bags filled with human remains scattered along a walkway.

Authorities responded swiftly. Teams from the National Guard, State Police, Navy, and forensic specialists from the State Attorney General's Office came out to secure the area and collect the evidence, per multiple local news outlets. The victim, who hasn't been identified yet, was found without a head and with missing arms and legs.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.