Sending a Message with a Mass Killing in Guatemala

A mass killing of Guatemalan laborers in northern Guatemala is thought to be the work of Mexico's Los Zetas, but there remains a great deal of uncertainty and uncorroborated information surrounding the incident. It is clear from the known facts and anomalies that an important message was being sent. It could have been the simple point that the cartel was present, in control and willing to do anything to maintain its grip on the region.