Narco-Banner Threatens National Guard Commanders in Cancún

Cancún, Quintana Roo — A new message from organized crime has raised alarms in Cancún after a narco-banner containing direct threats against National Guard commanders was displayed in a public area. The banner, which revealed the names of high-ranking federal officials overseeing highway security in Quintana Roo, was discovered Tuesday evening.

Explicit Threats Against Authorities

The message, written in black and red letters on a white cloth, was hung at the entrance of the IMSS Pediatric Gynecology Hospital at the intersection of José López Portillo and Kabah avenues. Security personnel secured the banner around 9:00 p.m. and turned it over to the State Attorney General’s Office for investigation.

The narco-banner contained explicit threats against former and current National Guard commanders assigned to highway patrol divisions. It also warned of retaliation over alleged illegal payments linked to extortion fees imposed by organized crime.

Part of the text read:

“You have been warned… Irvin Torres Alcaraz, top rat… Jo.. Canales, alias ‘La Jefa’… kept their word, quota 1,500 L d’ tulo… last call… SIC.”

Identified Commanders Named in the Message

Although some of the named officials were reportedly removed from their posts over two months ago, the threat raised concerns due to its detailed nature and its implication of collusion between authorities and criminal groups.

According to sources close to the National Guard station at Cancún International Airport, the commanders referenced or associated with highway operations include:

• Irving Torres Alcaraz (recently replaced by Second Captain Orlando Aguirre González)
• Captain Gabriel Armando Castillo Huerta (Coordinator)
• Officer Ángel Rojano (Operational member)
• Colonel Lara Camargo (Current head of the 30th Battalion and superior to the mentioned structure)

Security Shake-Up Under Scrutiny

The discovery of the banner not only highlights renewed threats against federal forces but also exposes the frequent rotation of commanders in Cancún and apparent restructuring within security agencies following administrative changes.

Such messages are typically attributed to organized crime cells operating in the region and are intended to intimidate officials while pressuring institutional structures.

As of now, authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the threats, though the Attorney General’s Office has reportedly opened an investigation into the incident.