Mexican Government Downplays Cartel Shootout that Triggered U.S. Consular Warning – IOTW Report

Mexican Government Downplays Cartel Shootout that Triggered U.S. Consular Warning

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Mexican government officials tried to downplay a large-scale cartel shootout in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, that went on for hours. The shootout triggered a security warning from the U.S. consulate in that city.

The shootouts occurred on Saturday night and continued into Sunday morning throughout Nuevo Laredo. The shootouts started on the western side of the city when a convoy of Mexican army soldiers was carrying out a series of security patrols and encountered a group of gunmen from the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas.

The soldiers tried to intercept the gunmen, who began shooting as additional gunmen began to mobilize throughout the city, setting up roadblocks and providing extra support. At the same time, the military forces fought back and called for backup. more

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