Borderland Beat
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 00:00
The 42nd Military Zone maintains both rifle company sized bases as well as road patrols in the area on the Chihuahua state side of the battle area, but apparently failed to intervene when armed suspects were said to be crossing into Chihuahua.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 00:00
The perpetrators shot video and still photos of the torture, murder and dismemberment of four Mexican navy personnel and a female civilian who were found dead last month in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, capital daily Milenio said Wednesday.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 00:00
A total of 32 tons of monomethylamine, a chemical used to produce synthetic drugs, were seized aboard a ship that arrived from China, the Mexican Navy Secretariat said.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 00:00
In the safe house dining room, agents brought out maps, and Miramontes-Varela sketched in smuggling routes. He said weapons were easily acquired in this country.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 00:00
Earlier reports of as many as 50 dead armed suspects have been officially discounted, however, the latest news is that Mexican security forces including Mexican Army, and Sinaloa state police forces are still in the area.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 00:00
It was the slaughter of 14 persons attributed to the Sinaloa Cartel with a Narco Manta signed by El Chapo, that prompted the news conference.
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 00:00
Five individuals were shot to death and at least three more were wounded in a shooting at a dance in northern Monterrey.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 00:00
A grenade was detonated near Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon city hall, and only a few meters from a school Wednesday.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 00:00
Four gunmen died in a shootout with army troops in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 00:00
A total of four unidentified armed suspects died in an exchange of gunfire Monday in Castanos municipality in Coahuila state.