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Caribbean-Latin America

Sonora: Intergang Battle Toll Reaches 21

2010-07-02

Google Translate with an assist from Nota Roja for additional details
An intergang feud near a tiny remote Sonora, Mexico community has claimed the lives of 21 people, according to Mexican news reports.

Last week two government officials of the community of Tubutama, Gerardo Gonzälez Mendez and Sergio Väzquez Diaz were murdered in a remote location north of town June 22nd aboard their official vehicle.
Authorities think these murders may be related to the gun battle between gangs.

According to the Sonora PGJE, the top law enforcement agency of Sonora, the battle started in an unpopulated area between Tubutama and Saric about 15 kilometers to the north of Tubuama.

Reports are the gun battle lasted about six hours.

Tubutama has a population of about 400.

Authorities report the toll of 21 dead, two juveniles arrested, six people seriously wounded and eight vehicles seized. Reports say nine assault rifles and pistols were seized by authorities as well. Authorities acknowledge the death toll may rise as they discover more bodies.

The issue for rival gangs is control of smuggling routes to the US for drugs and immigrants.

Posted by:badanov

#2 The very term 'immigration reform' is a lie. Obama wants an open border, no holes barred, as do his supporters.
Using info from article, the battle was 34 miles SW of Nogales AZ.

Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-07-02 12:44

#1 Interesting that Bambi has decided to make 'immigration reform' an issue just as northern Mexico explodes in gang, drug and paramilitary violence. Then again, everything Bambi does is for his own benefit.

This violence has high potential for spilling over our border. The narco-terrorists have already been threatening American police officers in southern border counties. That's going to get worse, and we might see some pitched gun battles on our side.

Then what, Mr. President?

Calling out a thousand National Guard soldiers for administrative duties and showmanship won't cut it.

It's time to secure our border. We can do it a number of ways -- I suggest a stronger Border Patrol, a physical fence where that's practical, and better surveillance and tracking where a fence isn't practical. I suggest augmenting the Border Patrol with army reserve units, not for law enforcement but for logistical support.

But pull your head out of the sand, Mr. President. Time's a-wasting ...

Posted by: Steve White 2010-07-02 10:56

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