U.S. renews Mexico travel warning as killings mount

cnn.netscape.cnn.com ^ | 07/26/2005 | Reuters

[Happy2BMe]

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States renewed a travel warning on Tuesday for U.S. citizens crossing the border into Mexico, noting more than 100 murders had occurred in the border region since June.

The U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Tony Garza, said that with violence showing no sign of abating, the travel warning issued twice by Washington since the start of the year had been extended and would be reviewed as necessary.

One of the worst trouble spots is Nuevo Laredo, south of Laredo, Texas, where dozens of people have been murdered this year and some 30 U.S. citizens have been kidnapped since last August.

[Happy2BMe]

Mexico is in serious and violent trouble.

[Prime Choice]

Someone tell me precisely why we haven't sealed the border now?

[Happy2BMe]

Warning from the United States Government to United States Citizens considering travel to Mexico:

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The United States renewed a travel warning on Tuesday for U.S. citizens crossing the border into Mexico, noting more than 100 murders had occurred in the border region since June.

[Happy2BMe]

It has to do with money. And lots of it.

[DoughtyOne]

100 since June?

Open borders, it's the next best thing...

[Prime Choice]

It has to do with money. And lots of it.

Border wars cost even more money...or so I have been reliably informed.

[bitt]

'some 30 U.S. citizens have been kidnapped since last August.'

HEY, why haven't we hearing about THESE people 24/7?

Are they getting released after a payout and the gov't doesn't want us to know about it????

[bitt]

McLaim said he wanted to use LASERS on the border!!!

sweet! But don't point them in their eyes!! That would be WRONG!!!

[taxesareforever]

In order to become a member of the global community the U.S. must look like the global community. Therefore since citizens won't change to act and live as third world people it must allow third world people in to speed up the process.

[Happy2BMe]

" HEY, why haven't we hearing about THESE people 24/7? "

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You probably have never heard about these either, have you?

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Mexican Army Incursions Into The United States

Mexican Army Incursions Into The United States
The Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus ^

Posted on 01/24/2004 9:54:01 AM PST by Happy2BMe

Incursions

During his travels along the border, Rep. Tancredo learned that the Mexican Army and Law Enforcement Agencies routinely make "incursions" into the U.S. A total of 23 were confirmed by the U.S. government in 2001, and there have been over 115 since 1996. The purpose of these incursions is not totally understood, but U.S. officials have speculated that they are designed to help facilitate the flow of illegal drugs into America, either by creating a diversion or by providing cover for the traffickers.

When Rep. Tancredo sent a letter to the Mexican government, the Embassy in Washington, DC sent a curt response to his inquiry, implying that the troops were merely getting lost. Not a single U.S. law enforcement agent on the ground in the southwest has agreed with that explanation.

Rep. Tancredo’s office has begun documenting new incursions as they take place. Most recently, two disturbing incursions have taken place. On May 17^th, a Mexican Army unit led an incursion near Ajo, Arizona that ended with a shot being fired at a Border Patrol Agent. The agent was not hurt, but had two of his vehicle’s windows shot out. On June 14^th, the Mexican Army opened fire (with high-powered .308 rifles) on a vehicle with 20 people packed into it. Six of the passengers were injured, two critically.

Despite Rep. Tancredo’s efforts to draw attention to them, each incident received only spotty coverage. You can read the accounts of each incident by following these links:

May 17^th Incursion:
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020513-27549872.htm http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020523-865103.htm

June 14^th Incursion:
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020615-91529269.htm

The issue of incursions needs to be confronted by the U.S. government before a catastrophic incident involving the loss of life occurs. If you have specific information about an incursion by Mexican military or law enforcement, please contact Rep. Tancredo’s office at (202) 225-7882 or tom.tancredo@mail.house.gov. You will remain anonymous.

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Congressional call for troops on border

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King to push crackdown on illegal immigration (Steve King - IA "Put our military on the border.")

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Mexican Army Incursions Into The United States

[bitt]

hey I didn't know that ping!

[RandallFlagg]

Unfortunately, I did.

Yet we stew and do nothing about it.

Thank God for the Minutemen!

[potlatch]

Thanks for the ping bitt, I didn't know how bad they were, just thought there were some 'accidental' ones!

[potlatch]

This is scary stuff Happy. Sorry I didn't get to any of your pings earlier but I have been overwhelmed with pings and mail tonight.

Love your jokes though!!

[philetus]

In order to become a member of the global community the U.S. must look like the global community. Therefore since citizens won't change to act and live as third world people it must allow third world people in to speed up the process."


Not enough people know that this is the truth.

[BigCinBigD]

When I was six my family drove from Dallas to Mexico city. I don't remember any problems at all. If you asked me to do it again today I would have you committed for your own safety.

[Americanwolf]

How very true that is. It is not if it will spill over into the US, it is when....

[Brad’s Gramma]

Click on the link and read the article....it's even worse than what was posted.

My gosh.....

[OnRightOnLeftCoast]

McLaim said he wanted to use LASERS on the border!!!

That's why high tech is an excuse to do nothing. What good is it when caught they are put up in a motel, given bus tickets or required to appear at a hearing (often ignored).

His excuse for not hiring 10,000 new border agents...it would be impossible and takes time, but stammered some support for using the NG at the border until agents are trained.

Bush and the venal politicians are under their desks in the fetal position with ear plugs on despite polls to act.

To use BUSH's words on WOT, apply it to the illegals --

Bush and Congress: Either your for us, or against us!

Worse, a terror attack attributed to the border will all but ensure a Hitlary election.

[TexasCajun]

Our own border is more dangerous than Iraq it seems.

You'd never know by watching network news.