tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post5969938508711924573..comments2024-03-28T04:24:40.211-06:00Comments on Borderland Beat: Zetas Gang Ordered Killing of MayorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-64533938625334655712010-08-26T14:54:24.686-06:002010-08-26T14:54:24.686-06:00i live in mexico...and we are all unarmed...even a...i live in mexico...and we are all unarmed...even a fingernail knife will get you into trouble...pero los criminales tengo mucho armasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-78230443125847843992010-08-26T07:36:02.758-06:002010-08-26T07:36:02.758-06:00As a practical matter Mexican public is unarmed,Pe...As a practical matter Mexican public is unarmed,Period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-15955948906921561482010-08-25T20:21:09.331-06:002010-08-25T20:21:09.331-06:00Am always surprised by the idea that many people o...Am always surprised by the idea that many people on this forum, think that Mexicans generally are 'unarmed'.<br /><br />In my experience, at least in the oountryside, most families have ready access to some kind of firearm, even if the piece dates back to the Mexican Revoluation. And most friends/relatives were ready to use said firearm, in self-defense, should any situation arise, warranting its use.<br /><br />In peaceful times, such firearms are more used for hunting or for shooting off at midnight on Jan. 1st etc. Any ranchito of my acquaintenance has at least one cross erected on some street or corner for yes, death by automobile accident but also death by bullet...various causes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-58455699398982025982010-08-25T18:23:43.794-06:002010-08-25T18:23:43.794-06:00San Fernando is located approx 60 miles south of B...San Fernando is located approx 60 miles south of Brownsville/Matamoros on the highway to Cd. Victoria, in the state of Tamaulipas. It is an agricultural center and due to its geographic location has seen its share of cartel/zeta violence.Pinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-18309532100206943372010-08-25T16:13:48.856-06:002010-08-25T16:13:48.856-06:00My earlier post based on this mornings printed edi...My earlier post based on this mornings printed edition of El Norte said 75 in transit illegals.<br />I believe the correct number is now 72.Pinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-24931964984159885402010-08-25T15:41:16.807-06:002010-08-25T15:41:16.807-06:00Speaking of human smuggling, I was surprised to le...Speaking of human smuggling, I was surprised to learn this morning from the El Norte Newspaper of Matamoros that there were 75 illegal aliens from Central and South America taken to a ranch near San Fernando to see the local jefe of Los Zetas. According to the newspapers account one young man from Ecuador survived and alerted the authorities to the event. He said the group was asked by the jefe to join them in the war. He offered them $1000 USD every 15 days as compensation. They declined and were all murdered. The account can be read at www.elnorte.mx. <br />Acts of terrorism also occurred in Matamoros over the last few days with grenades thrown at offices of PGR on 6th street. One vehicle destroyed no injuries. Also another grenade was thrown at the Residencial Hotel where some of the Federales stay. I just rode by both locations. I also went by a famous old tourist hangout, Garcias. Of course no regular Americans go anymore. I was surprised to see the second floor panoramic windows boarded as though a huricane was coming.<br />The same owner as the Hotel Residencial.Pinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-38761133587307241502010-08-25T15:40:56.516-06:002010-08-25T15:40:56.516-06:00Here is a link for the 72 bodies found in the Mont...Here is a link for the 72 bodies found in the Monterrey suburb today. This one has a photo of the young man that survived. They should have not said he survived or printed a photo. I had asked eariler if BB was going to print a story on this and asked if it was Zeta...but I found my own answer...yes it was Zetas, once again I am sayin the same 3 words this is horrific.<br />http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_15889176?nclick_check=1Abuela Chivisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-77190374958704902382010-08-25T14:59:41.155-06:002010-08-25T14:59:41.155-06:00Mexico's problem is not just about drugs, it&#...Mexico's problem is not just about drugs, it's about greed. The greed exists at all levels within it's society. From the government down to the common underpaid street cop.. It's a cliche but the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. The cartels are now making a LOT of money from kidnapping, extortion and HUMAN smuggling, not just drugs.. Why do you think guns are outlawed in Mexico? If everyone in Mexico had guns like here the U.S. the injustice would not exist, the people would revolt against the corrupt government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-33771381078932611952010-08-25T13:56:48.738-06:002010-08-25T13:56:48.738-06:00Are you saying Mexicos pride or Mexicos politics i...Are you saying Mexicos pride or Mexicos politics is why the US is not cleaning up this mess. It is painfully clear that the Mexican govt may not be able to establish law and order in Mexico, they never have in the last 3-400 yrs. I am not sure that the US is willing to do much unless it becomes a national US political issue. Possibly making Mexico a tolerable place for honest people to do business could stimulate jobs,strenthen the economy,create tax revenue, everybody wins, but is the US interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-51815313409187261852010-08-25T11:42:56.345-06:002010-08-25T11:42:56.345-06:00The offer was made 2005. It is an open offer. Th...The offer was made 2005. It is an open offer. The tale is, pride goes before the fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195137745759962560.post-74172697270059972802010-08-25T10:01:43.141-06:002010-08-25T10:01:43.141-06:00It's time the U.S. ask to assist Mexico with t...It's time the U.S. ask to assist Mexico with the drug in a big way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com