Narco traffickers create panic and terror in Acapulco colonias
By Jesús Guerrero
Reforma (Translated by Chivis Martinez for Borderland Beat
February 10 2018
ACAPULCO, Guerrero -- Several colonias in Acapulco are paralyzed by the terror imposed by drug traffickers.
The paralysis occurs after 72 hours in which the port registered murders, fires of transport units, shootings and persecutions.
In the neighborhoods Jardín, Azteca, Almendros, Miramar, Jardín Mangos, Palmas, Tehuacán and Muro, a de facto "curfew" prevails from 8 o'clock at night.
In those colonies dozens of schools, health centers, churches and stores are closed; public transport operates partially, affecting trips to and from other points in the port. And no one leaves his house after nightfall begins.
Of the 600 units, including taxis and urban trucks, operating in the area, less than half provide service.
"Those who dare to use the services know that their life is in danger," revealed a trucker leader.
The zone in question connects Pie de la Cuesta with the traditional Acapulco, and the paralysis also affects shops and hotels in other places.
The schools and establishment closed after Wednesday night, when an urban transport truck was burned and two shootings were recorded in Colonia Jardín Mangos.
In another incident, the body of a person was found in the trunk of a taxi next to a cardboard with messages of threat to other drivers. [the attack on taxi drivers stems not only from the rise of piso, but the refusal of drivers to collect piso on behalf of narcos]
Alejandro Martinez Sidney, leader of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce in Acapulco, said that in recent weeks, a new group of extortionists is demanding a fee from businesses.
"Many are already paying double quota, which in some cases is up to 1,000 pesos a day that they pay to each group," said Martinez.
The businessman pointed out that, so far this year, 120 commercial establishments closed due to the situation of insecurity.
Elements of the Army were deployed to the west of the port to reinforce the surveillance.
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