Deadly Day in Mexico: 33 Killed in Gang Wars
In one bloody 24-hour period in the industrial city of Monterrey, Mexico, drug-related violence claimed the lives of 33 people, most of whom were allegedly connected to local cartels, according to Mexican authorities.
In one bloody 24-hour period in the industrial city of Monterrey, Mexico, drug-related violence claimed the lives of 33 people, most of whom were allegedly connected to local cartels, according to Mexican authorities. –KA
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But two of the victims were identified as bodyguards of the governor of Nuevo Leon, Rodrigo Medina.
Police said a threatening message addressed to Mr Medina had been found next to the bodies.
Mr Medina said the threats would not stop his determination to beat organised crime.
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