Military Training Accident in Mexico
Seven National Guard recruits drowned in an army training accident in Mexico, raising questions about military training for civilian law enforcement work.
Key Points
- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged the drownings
- 11 recruits were swept away by waves, with four surviving
- Relatives questioned why the recruits were ordered into the Pacific despite weather alerts
Cons
- Tragic loss of life of seven National Guard recruits
- Questions raised about the president's insistence on military training for guard members