Queretaro

This Friday the industrial park Balvanera, in Corregidora, Querétaro, It became a scene of chaos when Armed men opened fire against the businessman Jesus CalderonThe attempted kidnapping sparked a heavy shooting among the attackers and the escorts of the businessman, which left his luxurious Rolls Royce Cullinanvalued at more than a million dollars, with dozens of bullet holes.

An attack on the industrial heart of Querétaro

The attack happened in broad daylight in one of the most important industrial parks in Querétaro, while Calderón, a well-known local businessman, was traveling in his armored truck accompanied by his security team. Along the boulevard, which was full of private and cargo vehicles, the armed men intercepted the businessman’s convoy. It was at that moment that a confrontation broke out, with shots fired by both the attackers and the bodyguards.

The bullets clearly left their mark on the luxurious Rolls RoyceThe armored windows held, but not without being hit by about 40 bullets, which pierced the front windshield, the rear window and various parts of the bodywork. Amid the chaos, the attackers managed to escape while Calderón was evacuated as an emergency, leaving his wrecked vehicle at the scene.

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A businessman marked by violence

Owner of the companies Ferro Plastics and Food Keeperswhich employ more than 2,000 people in Querétaro, the businessman had already been the victim of a kidnapping in 2020. That incident, allegedly orchestrated by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartelended with the release of Calderón, although it is believed that he paid a large sum to his captors.

Images of terror: a 19-second video

A video shows part of the violence that took place in the industrial park. Shots can be heard as the businessman’s vehicles and his bodyguards try to resist the attack. Two carss, a black Jeep and a navy blue Tiggo-type truck of the Chirey brand, are captured quickly moving away from the sceneThe blue truck was found abandoned on a bridge near the La Negreta neighborhood.

XThe truck is valued at more than $1 million.

The municipal police of Corregidora secured the area where the truck was foundand although authorities have been cautious about the details of the attack, initial reports confirmed that both the businessman and one of his bodyguards were injured. Both were immediately transferred to the private San José hospital, which was guarded by the State Police to prevent any further incident.

Ongoing research

The Querétaro State Prosecutor’s Officeheaded by Victor Antonio de Jesus Hernandezhas given few details about the case, although he confirmed that There are two injuredone of them Calderón, who remained in the hospital under surveillance. The other injured person is a member of his security team. Investigations suggest that he was an attempted kidnappingwhich leaves open the question of who was responsible.

In the statement issued by the Prosecutor’s Office, it was indicated that the authorities are working on the Security camera analysis installed in the area, since nearby companies, such as Siemens and the National Land Transport Company, have surveillance systems that could be key to identifying the attackers. However, so far there have been no reports of arrests or significant progress in the investigation.

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Shielding, an insufficient luxury

The attack has also brought to the table the reality of Mexican businessmen who, like Calderón, invest in armored vehicles for your personal protection. The Rolls Royce Cullinan in which the businessman was travelling is valued at more than a million dollars and has one of the most sophisticated armour systems on the market. However, not even a vehicle of this calibre could prevent the violence.

The bullet holes in Calderón’s truck are a reminder that in a country where violence remains a constant, even The most advanced security measures are no guarantee of protectionAlthough the armored vehicle and the response of his bodyguards prevented the businessman from losing his life, the incident makes it clear that violence does not distinguish between social classes or economic levels.

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