Posted on 02/19/2009 2:51:40 PM PST by AuntB
El Universal (Mexico City) and Entorno a Tamaullipas (Tamaulipas) 2/17/09
The Mexican Army and Federal Police are maintaining a “state of siege” in commercial areas of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, after a moving gun battle began this morning. So far there are a reported 10 deaths, five from the federal troops and five from the criminal gangs. There are also a reported 20 wounded and several arrests. The battle began mid-morning near a school and left two people dead in a vehicle and at least two Federal Police gravely wounded. The battle continued along nearby streets and through at least four commercial centers where gunfire and grenade explosions could be heard along with cries for aid by officers wounded. As the battle progressed, explosions continued and bodies were left on the streets. A soldier, blown apart, was left on the pavement. In the areas under siege, many people were trapped in businesses, unable to venture out . The situation resulted in blocking roads and international bridges in the area and for the city of Reynosa to close off entry. At the time of the news report, there has been no official version of the events. [The map relates.] mapareynosa
El Porvenir (Monterrey, Nuevo Leon) 2/17/09
Public demonstrations continue in Monterrey protesting the Army’s role in fighting the narco war. Today, the Governor of the state announced that he has evidence that organized crime is behind the protests and named the likely group as Los Zetas, a division of the Gulf drug cartel. He cites recent similar demonstrations in other border areas, in which public officials, including police, have received threats. The sign in the photo reads, “The soldiers don’t let us live in peace.” march
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Prensa Libre (Guatemala City, Guatemala) 2/17/09
The Director of the Guatemalan National Police, Marlene Blanco, asserts that it is very burdensome for Guatemala to safeguard the members and leaders of Los Zetas in prison. She is of the opinion that it would be better if their extradition to Mexico were expedited. ”We have 69 agents watching the area in which the leader of Los Zetas, El Cachete, is held in maximum security.” She feel the agents would serve better by “looking after the people, not criminals.”
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Frontera (Tijuana, Baja California) 2/17/09
Last Saturday, 157 dogs were discovered crowded into cages in a house in Tijuana. Three men were arrested in connection with the discovery and an investigation ensued to determine the purpose of the odorous collection. One of the strongest lines of inquiry is the possible sale of the animals to taco stands and fast food restaurants in Tijuana. Although no results of the investigation have yet been published, today’s Frontera reports that there have been 20 requests for adoption of the dogs by local residents.
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EEEWWWW!!!
Still planning a vacation in Mexico??
“157 dogs were discovered crowded into cages in a house in Tijuana. Three men were arrested in connection with the discovery and an investigation ensued to determine the purpose of the odorous collection. One of the strongest lines of inquiry is the possible sale of the animals to taco stands and fast food restaurants in Tijuana.”
Coming to a US City near you, probably soon
Man I hope they don’t take it into Boystown. I used to have good friends down there.
“Coming to a US City near you, probably soon”
Already here. I’m 800 miles from the border. Armed drug cartels are growing dope and brewing meth all over the place.
There’s no room left in our jails except for foreigners.
Last spring I was at the Tractor Supply store and was standing in the checkout line behind a hispanic kid with a big ole “13” tattoo on his neck. This is in Michigan.
“Last spring I was at the Tractor Supply store and was standing in the checkout line behind a hispanic kid with a big ole “13” tattoo on his neck. This is in Michigan.”
Yeah? But, I bet he was hiding in the ‘shadows’...;<)
“Armed drug cartels are growing dope and brewing meth all over the place. There’s no room left in our jails except for foreigners.”
Way past time to bring back the vigilance committees.
“Coming to a US City near you, probably soon”
The bath tub cheese is here, I am sure this is also.
Here in Texas, we went on alert at the state level because of the incidents just across the bridges.
We intend to keep these animals out of our state and will use the necessary means to accomplish that goal, whether or not the federal government helps (and a lot of us here would rather take care of the problem without their “help”).
I saw that.YUCK.
Its more than cheese. Them tacos might be dog meat for all we know.
We need some of them good ol country boys to take up target practice.
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