Seven tourists raped near Mexican resort of AcapulcoFebruary 5, 2013 - 11:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Seven tourists have been raped near the Mexican resort of Acapulco, local authorities say, according to BBC News. Several armed masked men entered the rooms in which the six Spanish women and one Mexican were sleeping and attacked them, police said. The tourists had been staying in small shacks on Playa Bonfil. It is one of the worst cases of sexual violence against tourists in the country in recent years. Police quickly sealed off the scene following the attack which happened in the early hours on Monday, Feb 4, south of Acapulco. Local media reported that several other people in the same group had been tied up and gagged while the attack took place. After the ordeal the women went to the nearest police station accompanied by local tourism officials. Violence is common in the state of Guerrero, although Acapulco and its surrounding beaches are generally thought to be safe. However, several powerful drug cartels operate in the mountains of the state, particularly the Familia Michoacana and their rivals, los Caballeros Templarios. There are also numerous criminal gangs involved in lower level drug trafficking and violence. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |