Mexican authorities rescue 42 hostages, including 18 children, from criminal groups in Sinaloa state after a wave of kidnappings. Special force troops were sent to beef up security and efforts are ongoing to find 24 more kidnapped individuals.
Key Points
42 hostages, including 18 children, rescued from criminal groups in Sinaloa state
Wave of kidnappings in La Noria region outside Culiacan
300 soldiers and National Guard battalion operating in the area
Pros
Successful rescue of 42 hostages, including 18 children
Efforts by police and military forces to find remaining kidnapped individuals
Cons
Wave of kidnappings in Sinaloa state
Violent incidents in Culiacan and other cities in the state