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FEMSA Reports 200 Oxxo Incidents Linked to Post-Operation Violence

Company begins phased reopenings following activation of security protocols.

Overview

  • FEMSA said 200 incidents hit Oxxo stores and stations during unrest across the Bajío and western Mexico.
  • The company attributed the disruption to violence reported as a response by organized crime after the operation that killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.
  • Employees were injured during the events, though FEMSA did not specify how many.
  • No customers were reported injured, according to the company’s statement.
  • FEMSA executed preventive closures in several states and began reopening most affected areas on February 23 while continuing to monitor local conditions.