49 decapitated bodies found in Mexico
“Mexican authorities found at least 49 decapitated and dismembered bodies along a highway in a northern border state Sunday morning, officials said.” (Source: 49 decapitated bodies found in Mexico – CNN.com.)
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Armed men open fire on newspaper office in Mexico
“An official in northern Mexico says a group of gunmen have opened fire on a newspaper building in the border city of Nuevo Laredo.” (Source: Armed men open fire on newspaper office in Mexico – San Antonio Express-News.)
Central America’s gangs: A meeting of the maras
“Members of El Salvador’s maras, or street gangs, make little effort to hide their affiliations: they can be spotted easily thanks to their head-to-toe tattoos. Formed in Californian jails and exported back to Central America by deported migrants, the mobs have made El Salvador one of the world’s most violent countries. Last year 4,374 murders [...]
Guatemala to Deploy Controversial Force to Mex Border
“Guatemala announced it will deploy nearly 300 members of special operations force the Kaibiles to its northern border with Mexico, even though the unit has a troubled history of ties to the Zetas.” Source: Guatemala to Deploy Controversial Force to Mex Border
Mexican police find 12 decapitated, dismembered bodies
“Police acting on a tip-off found the dismembered, decapitated bodies of 12 people Wednesday in two abandoned vehicles, the apparent victims of a gangland killing. “ Source: Mexican police find 12 decapitated, dismembered bodies – Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com