13 people in the town of Santa Maria Ecatepec were killed by residents from the San Lucas Xicotepec community. Media reported residents from San Maria Ecatepec had traveled to the disputed land when they were reportedly ambushed.
State police from Oaxaca have taken over responsibility for this restive region to restore law and order. According to local media, San Maria Ecatepec has a number of outstanding disputes with local communities over forest areas in the region.