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Firefight Video
Written by bbstf   
Tuesday, 19 February 2008

According to the Los Angeles Times, tourism in Tijuana is down to about 150 tourists per day. This is due in part to the new passport requirements for entering the United States, as well as concern over the violence occuring in Tijuana. Unfortunately, a lot of the violence is related to efforts by the Mexican government to fight drug traffickers, which is being done at the request and for the benefit of the United States.

A video of one of the battles in the fight against organized crime is available thanks to Notivisa. The reporting is in Spanish, but the visuals provide an idea of the way traffickers can turn a neighborhood into a war zone. This gives an idea of what the Mexican government is going through for our benefit...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 February 2008 )
 
Terrorism by Organized Crime
Written by Jeremiah Stoddard   
Tuesday, 19 February 2008

A La Prensa article from 15 February mentions three bodies found with attached notes in a three day period in Tijuana. The notes reference a phone number and email address set up by the government for residents to anonymously identify persons involved in organized crime. The bodies had been strangled, with fingers mutilated and reattached. The accompanying notes said "if you want to be next, keep pointing your finger" and "tomorrow another, and everyday" until residents stop turning in members of these organized crime groups.

Baja California Governor Osuna Millan said that despite threats the government would not cease fighting against organized crime. "This requires the participation of all our citizens. I ask all of you to keep turning these people in," he said. 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 February 2008 )
 
Cartel Captured, Weapons Found
Written by bbstf   
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Mexican authorities captured seven members of a Sinaloan drug cartel in Mexico City, and confiscated two SUVs filled with military arms. The weapons included AK-47s, R-15s, 50 caliber machine guns, grenade launchers, etc. The story (in Spanish) is available from Univision (babelfish translation). Also available is video by Conexión Universal.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 February 2008 )
 
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