Bomb attacks by Mexican gangs on the rise

A recent spate of bomb attacks has swept across Mexico, from car bombs to drones rigged with explosives, exposing an escalation in cartel violence that local authorities say has intensified over the past three years.



The latest incident occurred on Sunday, when a suspected car bomb ripped through the central Mexican state of Zacatecas, injuring at least 11 people, including two police officers, while causing extensive damage to about 40 buildings.



State's governor, David Monreal confirmed the vehicle was abandoned outside the police headquarters in central Zacatecas.



Images on social media showed columns of fire and people, including children, running to escape the flames.



Reuters was unable to verify the authenticity of the footage.



Initial reports suggest the attack was carried out by a criminal group in retaliation for the arrest of one of its members on Saturday..



Sunday's explosion follows nearly a dozen similar incidents, some carried out using “mini drones” loaded with explosives, or landmines, and points to an evolution in the operations of criminal groups.