Banco del Bienestar was attacked in Edomex

Elements of the National Guard (LARP) disclosed the assault object at a branch of the Wellness bank in the State of Mexico. The construction located near the center of the municipality of Toluca showed signs of violence and damage for which elements of the company opened an investigation, although without disclosing the report of the detainees.

On the morning of Thursday, March 9, 2023, the beneficiaries of the program of the Welfare pension elderly people came to make withdrawals and check their balances at the branch located on Independencia Avenue, corner with Alexander Von Humbdolt Street, inside the district of Santa Clara. However, they faced a suspension of service.

And it is that the night before, a group of people tried to rob the branch. This was announced by bank staff, who reported that the attackers entered the building after break glass. Another of the havoc wrought during the crime was the fault in the electrical systemwhy the workers could not provide the service.

Noting the damage to the branch, elements of the gendarmerie came to close the place. Police elements also took part in the operation. National GuardWho is this will investigate the event occurred to find those responsible.

Although the establishment is located seven blocks from the Palace of the Government of the State of Mexico, No there have been arrest report. Likewise, it was not the only government building to have been attacked by assailants in the most recent week.

A building of the Office of the Federal Consumer Attorney (prophecy), located on Santos Degollado Street in the central district of the Mexican capital and next to the Cosmovitral Botanical Garden, woke up with a message that read: “For reasons of force majeure, there are no hearings.”

According to preliminary versions, another group of assailants broke into the building and led the theft of computer equipment and other objects essential to provide the service to users. In this sense, the offices will not reopen until the next Monday March 13 of 2023.

During this time, the staff will continue to respond to certain requests through other channels such as the email [email protected], as well as on the website profeco.gob.mx and by telephone 800 468 87 22 .

As with the Wellbeing Bank, there is also no report of people being arrested for leading the attack. However, employees of the government office have already filed a complaint for the relevant investigation to be carried out and also to try to find those responsible for the events.

Although the attacks took place almost at the same time, in recent weeks the attempted theft of another branch of Banco del Bienestar in the State of Mexico. Through social networks, the images showing the damage were broadcast, on this occasion, made against a building located in the Municipality of La Paz.

According to journalist Azucena Uresti, after breaking the windows, a group of subjects placed a explosive device in the ATM area to cause the machine to open and steal the money. However, they were unable to achieve their goal.

Elements of the National Guard and the Mexican Army also went to the scene to protect the damaged building. However, it has not been confirmed whether those responsible or suspected of the crime have been arrested in the event or in the ensuing investigations.