Mexico's oldest Christmas fair could be canceled over gang violence in Guerrero

Mexico's oldest Christmas fair could be canceled over gang violence in Guerrero

Threats of attacks by a crime gang have prompted the Chilpancingo, Guerrero, government to consider canceling its traditional Christmas and New Year’s festivities. Large banners placed in at least three locations of the state capital over the past two weeks warned that there would be consequences if the events went on as planned and explained why such reprisals would be taken. Mayor Gustavo Alarcón called on the federal government to reinforce s…