[29] The U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicated that 7 out of the 14 who were killed were reportedly deported immigrants who were working illegally in the United States. The northern Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo, just south of Laredo, Texas, erupted in violence overnight Sunday, March 13, 2022, after the Mexican military arrested a man they say is the leader of a powerful drug cartel. El primer ataque notable de la Tropa del Infierno ocurri en Nuevo Laredo el 24 y 25 de marzo de 2018, este ataque fue contra elementos de la Marina que estaban en distintas bases de operaciones en la ciudad . The information is gathered by experienced and trusted Nexstar Media Group journalists hired specifically to cover the border. Guzmn Decena accepted his apology, but told him that if anyone from the Sinaloa cartel wanted to traffic drugs inside the Gulf Cartel's territory, they had to be unarmed and under supervision. Sandra Sanchezcan be reached atSsanchez@borderreport.com. Pictured is a burned 18-wheeler blocking a main avenue. of the cdn inmates in the prison of CV that they attacked a couple weeks ago because I doubt they could go back into Nuevo Laredo at the moment without government help, they're best man . [93] Other grenade explosions were heard across the border in Laredo, Texas,[94] while the residents turned to #LaredoFollow hashtag on Twitter to report on the violence. Dismembered remains of 14 men were found in several plastic bags inside a Chrysler Voyager in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas on 17 April 2012. The 2012 Nuevo Laredo massacres were a series of mass murder attacks between the allied Sinaloa Cartel and Gulf Cartel against Los Zetas in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, across the U.S.-Mexico border from Laredo, Texas. Northeast Cartel leader Juan Gerardo Trevio was taken into custody in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Sunday. [23][24] Consequently, Los Zetas responded two days later with incursions to Sinaloa, the home state of the Sinaloa Cartel. Laredo doctor, office manager convicted in $1.2M drug distribution Affidavit: United ISD teacher assaulted student, DA: USBP agent killed lover, son over child support pay, Out & About: Laredo nightlife lovers spotted out on the town, Laredo's Garcia wins international championship with USA Boxing, Affidavit: Man kissed woman's hand, touched her inappropriately, Blotter: The most notable arrests in Laredo during March 2023, Sixteen UISD students awarded Legacy Scholars Scholarship. Sincerely, your father. The cartel wants to ensure that its own charitable activities, designed to buy supporters in these poor neighborhoods and shanty towns, are not surpassed by outsiders. [52] Some Laredo residents also began calling 9-1-1 early in the morning as the cartel battles in Nuevo Laredo reached their peak. Witnesses overheard Erik Tadeo Ramirez. The message does not mention the fact that the Gulf Cartel is probably supporting the Sinaloa Cartel in carrying out the executions. [80] Again, on 10 June 2012, El Maana suffered another grenade attack but only material damages were reported. I'm going to teach these scums to work Sinaloa stylewithout kidnapping, without payoffs, without extortion. [11] Nonetheless, Joaqun Guzmn Loera, the drug boss of the Sinaloa cartel who is best known as El Chapo, "broke the rules" and penetrated into Tamaulipas. The vehicle the drug traffickers were in then caught on fire, and two of the gunmen were burned to death. But when the president broke ranks and basically defended the armed forces against Ramos, this influential class, well-connected internationally, felt betrayed. [62], On 19 March 2004, journalist Roberto Javier Mora Garca was stabbed 26 times outside his home in Nuevo Laredo. In videos posted on social media, bursts of gunfire could be heard in Nuevo Laredo in the pre-dawn hours. (Sandra Sanchez/Border Report File Photo) Juan Trevio's arrest caused a retaliatory gun fight by members of his cartel in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, which is situated opposite Laredo in Texas. Become a Member today for a growing stake in the conservative movement. But after more than four years in office, frustrated daily by the destruction and death that TCOs are unleashing on Mexico, AMLO appears to have somewhat changed his tune. [87] By 8:00a.m. the fire had been put down, but a portion of the casino was consumed by the flames. [49][50] The blast was strong enough to partially damage several rooms in the hotel and a couple of vehicles. [32] The rest of the corpses have not been identified and remain in the Forensic Medical Services (SEMEFO).[31]. [87] Nonetheless, only material damages were reported. At around six in the morning, an anonymous call alerted the police that smoke was coming from a building. Leader of Cartel del Noreste captured Sunday night in Nuevo Laredo Mexican federal forces captured a highly sought-after cartel boss Sunday morning in Nuevo Laredo, an act that led to. A burned tractor-trailer could be seen blocking what people in Nuevo Laredo call El Puente de La Corona. Sometimes, however, Mexican cartel tactics can be more subtle, using propaganda and targeted information to change policies by influencing public opinion. [33] In addition, the 9 people who were hanged on the bridge were reportedly members of the Gulf Cartel who were killed by Los Zetas for "heating up" their turf. Juan Gerardo Trevio-Chavez, also known as. But it's okay, here are your guys. Cartel Del Noreste leader Juan Gerardo Trevio Chavez, also known as El Huevo, was arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexican federal officials announced Monday, March 14, 2022. The message also suggests the differences in the modus operandi of Los Zetas and the Sinaloa Cartel, because as authors of InSight Crime allege, the Zetas have a reputation of operating through extortions, kidnappings, robberies, and other illicit activities; in contrast, the Sinaloa Cartel is known simply for drug trafficking. [95] Unconfirmed reports from KGNS-TV state that several places in Nuevo Laredo, including educational institutions, are under bomb threats. The UN expresses little concern about cartel brutality. (Janet Schwartz/MCT/Tribune News Service via Getty Images), Fox News Flash top headlines for November 28. Most were concerned Mexicans simply trying to navigate a dangerous . The officer identified the detainee as Heriberto Rodrguez Hernndez, known by his nickname Negrolo or Negro 35." A Mexican man said Monday that Mexico's quasi-military National Guard opened fire on his SUV in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, killing his pregnant 15-year-old girlfriend and a 54-year-old. Gunfire and Violence in Nuevo Laredo on Nov. 28, 2022, were caused by the arrest of a local cartel leader. "[9], During the chase, five armed men in another vehicle shot at the police convoy. [73] The brutal killings sent "shock waves" to the online community, and Twitter users from Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, and the Rio Grande Valley, along with other border communities, issued a joint statement asking for protection in November 2011. It was the second time this year that Nuevo Laredo has been . Trevino, who was known as "El Huevo," was one of U.S. Border Control and Customs' most wanted criminals before he was captured on Monday. Mexican officials said El Huevo is the leader of the criminal organization the Cartel Del Noreste and the Tropas del Infierno, an offshoot of the Zetas cartel, according to the statement. All will be checked now! A U.S. Consulate in Mexico Just Got Shot Up by Cartels Katie Pavlich | March 16, 2022 11:00 AM The U.S. consulate in Nuevo Laredo was shot up this week after a gang and cartel leader in the. The rest went away but I'll get them. [10], Between 1 January and 1 August 2003, 45 homicides were reported in Nuevo Laredo, along with 40 kidnappings. As a result of the actions taken in Nuevo Laredo, the federal government will be deploying more military personnel and aircraft scheduled to arrive Monday. The CDNinfamously known as Los Zetas before later restructuring itselfhas been one of the most bloodthirsty cartels in Mexico. This triggered a series of attacks and executions in Tamaulipas. All rights reserved. Watch WFLA News Channel 8. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. In Nuevo Laredo, the Northeast Cartel managed to wrestle control away from other Zetas and Gulf Cartel factions, which spread further east across the state's Frontera Chica region. [77] When the employees of El Maana heard the detonations, they threw themselves on the floor, while others suffered nervous breakdowns. I'm Rascatripas and this happened to me for failing to understand that I should not report things on social media websites. [47][48] A Chevrolet pickup truck exploded at around 5:30a.m. inside the parking lot of Hotel Santa Cecilia in southern Nuevo Laredo, injuring 2 civilians and 8 police officers. The company's editorial and administrative board has been forced to make this regrettable decision by circumstances we are all familiar with, and by the lack of adequate conditions for freely exercising professional journalism We will only address the (violent crime) issue through the opinions of professional analysts who study the phenomenon in an intelligent and responsible way [We will not] serve the petty interests of any de-facto power or criminal group. [71] The man killed reportedly used the username "Rascatripa" in the site known as Nuevo Laredo en Vivo, where civilians post on the activities of Los Zetas. The city has long been dominated by the Northeast cartel, an offshoot of the old Zetas gang. Csar G. Rodriguez is a reporter for the Laredo Morning Times. Hence, it often resulted in a high prize, since Osiel Crdenas Guilln "knew how much every millimeter in his turf cost. [1][2], When Osiel Crdenas Guilln, the former leader of the Gulf Cartel, was arrested in 2003, the Sinaloa Cartel, sensing weakness, tried to move in on Nuevo Laredo, unleashing a bloody battle. "[12], No drug trafficking organization before the Sinaloa cartel had dared to take on the Gulf Cartel. Juan Gerardo Trevio Chavez, also known as El Huevo. [18] The Monitor newspaper, however, said that a source outside law enforcement but with direct knowledge of the attacks stated the 14 bodies belonged to members of Los Zetas who had been killed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, now a branch of the Sinaloa Cartel. . Cartel Gun Battles. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo cancelled visa appointments for the day. [80] The day that the editorial stepped down, 49 decapitated bodies were found along a highway near Monterrey, Mexico's third largest city, and just 120 miles south of Nuevo Laredo. Google Street View. Trevio Chavez was caught in possession of two weapons exclusively issued to the Mexican Army and Air Force. When I served as U.S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo (2015-18), my duties included maintaining contact with a wide range of officials, leaders, and activists. [69] Ramos charged that the military was surveilling him and other critics through the use of illegal spyware called Pegasus, designed to clandestinely monitor cell phone and electronic communication. But authors like Ioan Grillo and Sylvia Longmire note that Mexico's drug war actually began at the end of Vicente Fox's administration in 2004,[1] when the first major battle took place in Nuevo Laredo between the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas, who at that time worked as the armed wing of the Gulf Cartel. No one can excuse abuses perpetrated by the military, but the incidents, then and now, point to panicky troops in tense situations, and not instructions from commanders to employ such measures systematically. By mid-day Monday, the mayor tweeted the situation in the city is starting to normalize.. [8] The armed confrontation lasted for more than 40 minutes, provoking "panic" and turning Nuevo Laredo into a "battlefield. . To understand his rise, it is necessary to examine embattled Nuevo Laredo, Mexicos main crossing point for trade entering the United States. [14] All of those killed were between the ages of 30 and 35. Los Zetas are known for carrying out a number of attacks, but this one was described as "one of the most elaborate. Most newspapers covered this incident, but El Maana did not. Witnesses heard a Texas man bragging about stealing $50,000 from a Mexican drug cartel. MEXICO INVESTIGATES DEATH OF US TOURIST SEEN IN VIRAL FIGHT VIDEO, Bus services stopped running, Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas reported, "due to the situation in the city." 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