Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas video release amidst pressure from U.S. government
Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas releases video claiming not to target civilians amidst pressure from U.S. government to eradicate hyperviolent cartels. Video follows intense gunbattles in Nuevo Laredo and arrest of regional commander Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda.
Key Points
- Video released by Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas claiming to not target civilians
- Pressure from U.S. government to eradicate hyperviolent cartels
- Gunbattles in Nuevo Laredo and arrest of regional commander Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda
Pros
- Video provides insight into the messaging tactics used by criminal organizations in Mexico
Cons
- Claims made in the video may be false or misleading given the violent history of the cartel