Authorities reported that a car bomb exploded at a police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, on Sunday night, leaving an initial toll of seven injured. ^[1] A car bomb attack occurred on the night of August 30, 2026, in front of the police command in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, during the town's patron saint festival. ^[2] The explosion injured seven people, consisting of six civilians and one police officer, and caused extensive material damage to nearby buildings and vehicles. ^[3] Rodrigo Reyes, the Secretary of Government for the state of Zacatecas, reported that the explosion injured seven people who received medical attention. ^[4] The Security Cabinet stated it is collaborating with Zacatecas authorities to investigate a car bomb explosion at the Municipal Police Command in Ojocaliente. ^[5] AFP correspondent records indicate this is the third attack with explosives in the state of Zacatecas in less than one week. ^[6] Rodrigo Reyes stated that six civilians were injured and are receiving medical attention, while one police officer was also wounded in the attack. ^[7] Rodrigo Reyes, the Secretary of Government for the state of Zacatecas, stated on Facebook that the explosive was placed in a private vehicle and caused physical damage to the command center and nearby buildings. ^[8] Rodrigo Reyes, Secretary of Government for Zacatecas, confirmed via Facebook that the explosive was placed in a private car and that the situation was under control. ^[9] Fiscal Cristian Paul Camacho stated on Monday that eight civilians and two police officers were injured, with one person remaining in critical condition. ^[10] Prosecutor Cristian Paul Camacho indicated that initial investigations suggest a direct attack on the municipal police and a possible link to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). ^[11] Affected residents, including Elvia Fernández, have had to use their own resources to buy materials like rubber sheets to repair their homes temporarily. ^[12]