This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/7639073.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Three arrested over Mexico blasts Three arrested over Mexico blasts
(30 minutes later)
The authorities in Mexico have arrested three people suspected of throwing grenades that killed eight people and wounded more than 100 last week.The authorities in Mexico have arrested three people suspected of throwing grenades that killed eight people and wounded more than 100 last week.
The grenades exploded during independence day celebrations in the city of Morelia, in western Mexico.The grenades exploded during independence day celebrations in the city of Morelia, in western Mexico.
Investigators say the three men are members of a unit of the Gulf drug cartel, known as the Zetas.Investigators say the three men are members of a unit of the Gulf drug cartel, known as the Zetas.
The attacks shocked Mexico, because they appeared to target civilians, not security forces or other criminals.The attacks shocked Mexico, because they appeared to target civilians, not security forces or other criminals.
The explosions went off in the main square of Morelia as the crowds celebrated the independence day on 16 September.The explosions went off in the main square of Morelia as the crowds celebrated the independence day on 16 September.
Police say the three arrests came as a result of an anonymous tip-off.
The city is the capital of Michoacan, a state hit by a wave of drug gang violence in recent years.The city is the capital of Michoacan, a state hit by a wave of drug gang violence in recent years.
Drug-related violence in Mexico has claimed the lives of more than 2,700 people so far this year.Drug-related violence in Mexico has claimed the lives of more than 2,700 people so far this year.