The Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) claimed responsibility for a large explosion at a public events in the city of Zacatecas during the weekend, which resulted in 20 people being injured and police cars damaged. It was reportedly a message to the state governor, accused by the cartel of allowing the entry of a Sinaloa Cartel faction into the territory.
The explosion took place at the Zacatecas national fair, where about 25,000 people were listening to a concert. Attendants recall the explosion a smoke rising from the stands. The event initially didn't stop, but singer Julión Álvarez addressed it shortly after.
