A teenager between 12 and 15 years old was beheaded in Tabasco, Mexico, with the body found next to a cardboard sign allegedly signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), according to Proceso. The discovery occurred during the reporting window from 1:45 AM to 2:45 AM UTC on February 22, 2026. Proceso reported the incident in an article published on February 21, 2026, detailing the location in Tabasco state where authorities found the mutilated body accompanied by the message purportedly from CJNG. No specific site within Tabasco or exact discovery time was provided in the source. The report from Proceso marks the sole development in this one-hour window, with no additional details on official investigations, arrests, or casualties reported during this period.
