Deadly Shootout in Northern Mexico

SOURCE www.nasdaq.com
At least 12 people were killed in a shootout with security forces in northern Mexico near the border with the United States. The incident occurred in the municipality of Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas state, a region known for organized crime activities such as human smuggling and drug trafficking.

Key Points

  • 12 people killed in shootout with security forces in northern Mexico
  • Incident happened in Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas state, near the Texas border
  • Tamaulipas state known for organized crime groups involved in human smuggling and drug trafficking