Mexiko: Bischöfe fordern nach Detonation bei Patronatsfest mehr Sicherheit

Mexican bishops are calling for increased security following a pyrotechnics explosion during a patronal festival in the State of Mexico. The explosion occurred on September 5, 2026, in Santa María Canchesdá, located in the municipality of Temascalcingo.

The Mexican Bishops' Conference expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The accident, which took place during celebrations for the patron saint, resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries.