Nuevo Laredo was a great place to go back in the ‘80s. We’d head over there over Thanksgiving holiday to load up on gift items for Christmas.
Too bad NL, like much of the rest of Mexico, has descended into a murderous state of complete lawlessness. Soon, these types of killings will become commonplace in our frontline states.
“Soon, these types of killings will become commonplace in our frontline states.”
They have already started. They will spread quickly too, via the interstate system, to the node cities which are central to narcotics distribution.
I used to call on an asphalt company in Juarez (yes, they bought US asphalt) and never felt in any danger. Today, I’m not so sure.