I continue to marvel at the violence in Mexico as reported by M3, the Association of Former Border Agents. This is from their report today.
“CRITICA – Sonora – 07/15/09
The number of deaths related to the fight against organized crime, orchestrated by the federal forces, and the reaction of criminal gangs broke a record yesterday. In the last 24 hours there were 53 deaths registered in the states of Chihuahua, Michoacan, Nuevo Leon, Guanajuato, Sinaloa, Durango, Guerrero, Mexico and Jalisco.
The casualties were noted during shootouts, ambushes, armed encounters and the discovery of abandoned corpses. According to the daily “El Universal” this was the most violent day this year, surpassing by one death the total on February 15. Among the victims reported were the Federal Police commander stationed in Guanajuato and three agents from different agencies.
Chihuahua adds another 21. In this state, where 2 of every 3 deaths linked to organized crime in the country occur, 21 deaths were reported. Among them the mayor of Namiquipa, who had been threatened previously, a minister in the capital, 13 in Ciudad Juarez and six in other municipalities.
During the afternoon in Chihuahua two Ministerial Police were machine-gunned as they drove in a pickup. One died and the other was seriously wounded.
Among the 13 in Ciudad Juarez was the editor of the Chihuahua magazine, who was driving with his son, the State Judicial Police said.”
There is more but I urge you to follw the M3 reports.
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