Cartel Violence - Page 41

Sicarios Chocan Contra Transporte Público Tras Enfrentamiento, Hieren Inocentes

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Delincuentes armados que intentaban escapar de autoridades federales, protagonizaron un accidente automovilístico que dejo como saldo a tres personas lesionadas ajenas a los hechos ocurridos y cuyo estado de salud ha sido reportado como estable. Extraoficialmente se menciona dos pistoleros muertos en el encontronazo. El Enfrentamiento y la carambola ocurrió a solo millas de la frontera con Texas.

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Mexican Cop Killed in Cartel Shootout Near Texas Border

Cartel gunmen attacked a police convoy in this border city. The attack set off a large scale gun battle that killed one state police officer and spread terror across the city. Attacks by cartel gunmen on law enforcement continue to be a regular occurrence.

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GRAPHIC: Cartel Gunmen Kill Another Reporter in Mexican Border State

Cartel gunmen have killed a Mexican journalist once again as the security conditions in that country continue to spiral out of control. In 2016, there have been six other cases of murdered journalists in Mexico. The murder took place in Ciudad Victoria, the state capital of Tamaulipas. The local reporter is the latest victim in the out of control violence brought to the region, as two rival factions of the Los Zetas cartel fight for control.

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GRAPHIC: Terror Reigns in Mexican Border State Amid Kidnappings, Firefights

A cartel gunman trying to throw a grenade at police forces ended up being consumed by fire when the explosive device went off before he was able to throw it. During a weekend gun battle in a central part of the city, residents were forced to seek cover inside their homes as gunmen and police forces exchanged gunfire and grenades for more than hours.

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Video: Vote Buying in Mexico — Can Elections Be Trusted?

As the border state of Tamaulipas gears up for their upcoming gubernatorial election, many are wondering if there will be in fact a true election. The election will play a big role in future Texas-Mexico relations. But, voters are concerned the cards have already been stacked against them in order to keep certain groups in power.

Baltazar Hinojosa