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Zika Virus Hits Mexican Border City near Texas

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — The appearance of the Zika virus in Mexico has kept Mexican health officials on alert after the country has seen more than 34 cases in recent weeks. In the border city of Reynosa, authorities have confirmed one case.

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Balacera En Matamoros Mata a niña en Fuego Cruzado, Mueren También 7 Gatilleros

La violencia fuera de control del cártel que continúa sucediendo en esta ciudad fronteriza ha resultado en la muerte de una niña de 13 años de edad, quien junto con sus padres fueron personas inocentes atrapadas en el fuego cruzado de un despiadado tiroteo entre hombres armados del cártel y autoridades mexicanas. Los peligrosos enfrentamientos dieron como resultado la muerte de siete hombres armados, así como el decomiso de drogas y armas.

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Siguen Los Secuestros Azotando Matamoros

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas– Continua siendo el secuestro uno de los principales delitos que atentan en contra de los ciudadanos fronterizos. Ante la demanda de la sociedad, un operativo coordinado por parte de elementos federales y estatales, logro desarticular una célula criminal dedicada al secuestro exprés en la ciudad fronteriza de Matamoros.

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U.S. Consulate Warns Americans Traveling to Mexico During Holidays

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas –The State of Tamaulipas has become in one of the most dangerous places worldwide. This is due to the daily violence that take place in this region of Mexico. Kidnappings, shootouts, extortions, among other crimes, keep the Mexican government busy when it comes to security matters without authorities being able to take any true control over the activities carries out by organized crime.

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Gulf Cartel Continues Kidnapping Innocent People near Texas Border

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Fear continues to hold a tight grip in this border city as the Gulf Cartel continues to kidnap innocent victims despite authorities unveiling a new anti-kidnapping police unit. Despite much fanfare, in one week the new unit has only made one arrest, which appears to have been just by chance.

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Tamaulipas Governor Minimizes Cartel Kidnappings, Calls Them ‘Rumors’

The Tamaulipas government continues to minimize the out-of-control wave of cartel crime and kidnappings that continues to plague this border region. In his most recent speech, Governor Egidio Torre Cantu dismissed the wave of cartel kidnappings that have caused mass panic in this area as being “rumors”. The speech took place during the most recent meeting of the Tamaulipas Coordination Group where Torre Cantu announced a new group made up of state and federal law enforcement officials aimed at tackling — kidnappings.

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FOTOS: Arresto De Lider CDG Causa Caos en Ciudad Fronteriza

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Una movilización masiva de militares con apoyo aéreo como resultado de un operativo por parte de las fuerzas federales Mexicanas se logro la captura de Ángel Eduardo Prado Rodríguez, alias ‘Orejón’ o ‘Ciclón 7’ líder del Cartel del Golfo en Matamoros Tamaulipas.

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Alto Mando Del CDG Arrestado En La Frontera

MATAMOROS, Tamulipas – Las autoridades mexicanas detuvieron a uno de los principales líderes dentro de la estructura del Cártel del Golfo. El hombre, conocido como “El Orejón”, o “Ciclón 7”, es el actual líder de la facción de los Ciclones que controla esta ciudad fronteriza.

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BREAKING: Gulf Cartel Boss Caught near Texas Border

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas—Mexican authorities have arrested one of the top leaders within the Gulf Cartel structure. The man, known as El Orejon, or Ciclon 7, is the current leader of the Ciclones faction which is in control of this border city.

Gulf Cartel Boss Angel Prado

Cruces Y Altares En La Frontera Un Recuerdo De La Violencia Imparable

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Hablar de la frontera de Matamoros, es situar geográficamente al norte de Tamaulipas, donde no solo se le reconoce por ser sinónimo de violencia, o de narcotráfico, o cruce de ilegales y secuestros. También es hablar de historias de cruentos enfrentamientos que han dejado huella en los últimos años, ruinas que hoy recuerdan a figuras que operaba para el crimen organizado.

Crosses placed on city streets where cartel members have died.

Crosses and Altars Across Border City: A Reminder of Non-Stop Cartel Violence

MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas—Speaking about this border city one talks about the northernmost part of Tamaulipas, where Matamoros has become a synonym of violence, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and kidnapping. It also means talking about fierce gun battles that have left their mark here in recent years. The scars throughout the city act as a reminder of the many figures that worked for drug cartels.

Crosses placed on city streets where cartel members have died.