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Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead
Mexican authorities said that two of the four Americans who were kidnapped last Friday in the border town of Matamoros, in northeastern Mexico, were found dead on Tuesday (7). “There are two dead, one wounded and one alive,” Americo Villarreal, the governor of Tamaulipas, said during a press conference with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in a telephone conversation with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Villarreal did not specify where the hostages were found, despite the operations carried out by the Mexican authorities, in coordination with US agencies, involving the large Tamaulipas region to which Matamoros belongs. On Monday, the Mexican authorities announced the killing of a Mexican citizen in the kidnapping, which was carried out by gunmen. es, who have not yet revealed the identity of the kidnapped. López Obrador regretted the deaths and said the federal government would release a report on the case during the day. We send our condolences to the families of the victims, friends, the people of the United States, and the United States government (…). We will continue our work to ensure peace and tranquility.” “Unacceptable” He said the US government will seek justice for the victims. “We will work closely with the Mexican government to ensure justice is served in this case,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. — “Unacceptable “- & nbsp; The Americans were kidnapped after they crossed the border last Friday to buy medicine, according to the Mexican president. On Monday, the White House already called these attacks ‘unacceptable’. To pretend like they did because we don’t want to,” he replied. Lopez Obrador this Tuesday. Peace and quiet and let’s get on with the work,” Reese added) to anyone who can help find the victims and arrest the kidnappers. Shortly after crossing into Mexico, the occupants of the vehicle were shot by unknown gunmen. Police said the four Americans were put in a car and taken away by armed men. The most dangerous in Mexico. & nbsp; Indeed, for several months the United States has been on alert for its citizens not to travel to that state, due to kidnappings and other crimes. & nbsp; According to this alert, organized crime activities include shootings, murders, robberies, kidnappings, enforced disappearances, extortion, and sexual assaults. We encourage Americans to follow this advice.” US Consular personnel are even prohibited from driving on back roads in the area.
