US-MEXICO BORDER / 1 DEC 2022 BY PETER APPLEBY EN The Northeast Cartel has brought Mexico's northern city of Nuevo Laredo to a standstill for the second time this year following the capture of another top leader. Nevertheless, Guzmn retreated after a few years of bloody turf wars. Reports of gunfire in multiple locations in the city. Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz told Border Report on Tuesday that "everything (is) normal" on the Laredo side. The leader of the Cartel Del Noreste and the Tropa del Infierno enforcers has been arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexican federal officials announced on Monday afternoon. [27] The Beltrn Leyva organization, unlike the Zetas, has presence in Sinaloa state, and would probably have an easier time attacking the Sinaloa Cartel on its own turf. [38] The Mexican police said the second massacre could have been an act of revenge by the Gulf Cartel to Los Zetas for the earlier killings. The violence erupted shortly after Mexican authorities arrested Juan Gerardo Trevino, a high-profile cartel leader from the Northeast Cartel. Gunfire and Violence in Nuevo Laredo on Nov. 28, 2022, were caused by the arrest of a local cartel leader. The shootings recorded during the early hours of this Monday, March 14 resulted from the arrest of Juan Gerardo Trevio "N", the top leader of the Northeast Cartel 16 Abr, 2023 The best the New York Times could do in acknowledging Ramos dodgy background was to report on March 7, The militarys intelligence report said Mr. Ramos had links to a Mexican cartel and would benefit financially from discrediting the armed forces. Nothing else the Gray Lady reported even hinted at Ramoss CDN connections. Trevio was found in possession of two firearms that were for the exclusive use of the Mexican Army and Air Force. In the second incident, which occurred hours later, 14 decapitated bodies were abandoned inside a vehicle in front of the Customs Agency;[38] the severed heads were left inside several ice coolers in front of the municipal palace. Lpez Obrador said the suspect had already been taken to Mexico City. Los Zetas are known for carrying out a number of attacks, but this one was described as "one of the most elaborate. This coincided with Mexico's president meeting the US . [64] They also shot the outside walls of the installation with AK-47s and AR-15s before fleeing the scene. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [9] In addition, the government agency stated that 198 municipal police officers were to be investigated for possible connections with the Gulf Cartel; Manuel Muoz, the attorney general who was being chased, was detained by the Mexican authorities. The message does not mention the fact that the Gulf Cartel is probably supporting the Sinaloa Cartel in carrying out the executions. AMLOs fight with Raymundo Ramos shows how human rights activists collude with the cartels in their reign of terror. Apr 5, 2023, 4:16 AM. [41] The message read the following: "You want credibility that I am in NL? President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador said the shootings came in response to the arrest of a cartel leader, but did not elaborate. When I served as U.S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo (201518), my duties included maintaining contact with a wide range of officials, leaders, and activists. 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. According to U.S. government sources and observers of the narcotics trade, Ivn Archivaldo, his brother Jess Alfredo Guzmn Salazar and half-brothers Ovidio Guzmn . All rights reserved. Evidently, calls to respect human rights wash away all sinsincluding allegedly being on the payroll of a cartel. [86] Consequently, the press, tired of extortions and death threats, prefers to go silent because there is no guarantee for their safety. The city has long been dominated by the Northeast cartel, an offshoot of the old Zetas gang. Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) (AFP) - Heavy gunfire shook a Mexican city as drug cartel members retaliated following the capture of their leader, who is wanted by the United States, authorities and . His arrest represents a resounding blow to the power of the Northeast Cartel, the news release stated. That victory, in part, can be explained by the fact that the Northeast Cartel has always been a family affair. [46], In the second incident, suspected members of a drug trafficking organization opened fire at a hotel that the Federal police was using as barracks on 23 May 2012, and then set off a car bomb in front of the police dormitories. 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. Juan Gerardo Trevino-Chavez, 39, is the leader. This triggered a series of attacks and executions in Tamaulipas. Affidavit: Drunk driver who crashed into USBP facility was en route to FBI: Kidnapped man bragged in Laredo about stealing from cartel, TAMIU welcomes scholar, to collaborate with university in Poland, Sex offender arrested in Laredo for being the country illegally, Trio arrested in relation to central Laredo stash house, United South seniors power team to new heights, Laredo doctor, office manager convicted in $1.2M drug distribution conspiracy, Webb Co. DA: Ex-USBP agent killed lover, son in 2018 over child support. Still, this show of armed strength could be hiding weakness beneath. There is rumors that "Mamito" or Z-40 was the Zeta leader killed yesterday in a SEMAR operation that took place in Monterrey, though Multimedios stated that 3 armed men were between 20-25 years old which doesn't fit "Mamito" or Z-40s age at all. [52] Some Laredo residents also began calling 9-1-1 early in the morning as the cartel battles in Nuevo Laredo reached their peak. [86], On 21 May 2012, the Mexican authorities were alerted that a casino was on fire in Nuevo Laredo. The leader of the notorious Zeta drug organization was apprehended Monday in an operation involving the Mexican military. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "There is an emergency situation in Nuevo Laredo following an arrest operation. [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. This is exactly how Ramos emerged, from nowhere, to propel himself into Mexicos national discussion about the role of the armed forces and the countrys intelligence gathering against criminals. Segundo al mando y jefe de plaza en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. The leader of Cartel del Noreste arrested in Nuevo Laredo. Brother of Gulf Cartel boss ran cocaine ring in U.S. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [67] The message read the following: "For those who don't want to believe, this happened to [Mara Elizabeth Macas Castro] because of [her] actions, for believing in the army and the navy. [6], At around 3am on 1 August 2003, the Federal Investigations Agency (AFI) confronted a group of armed men in the streets of Nuevo Laredo. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! [6] Over 40% of all cargo crossings from Mexico to the United States crosses through the border checkpoints in Nuevo Laredo. [60] The Federal police and the Mexican Army cordoned the crime scene, as paramedics stabilized the bystanders and transported them to the nearest hospital. Mexican federal forces captured a highly sought-after cartel boss Sunday morning in Nuevo Laredo, an act that led to several attacks on buildings like the U.S. Consulate office and blockades on roads that same evening. The current alliance between Guzmn's Sinaloa Cartel and the Gulf Cartel may successfully extract Los Zetas and give El Chapo the upper hand. [25] The Sinaloa Cartel's first attempt to take over Nuevo Laredo happened in 2005, when Los Zetas was working as the armed wing of the Gulf Cartel. He was arrested late Sunday in possession of two firearms that are used exclusively by the Mexican Army and Air Force, according to a statement in Spanish. The CBP Port Director is in direct communication with partners across in case any issues come up at the bridges on the Mexican side, Saenz told Border report. A burned tractor-trailer could be seen blocking what people in Nuevo Laredo call El Puente de La Corona. Poza Rica, Veracruz (Vanguardia de Veracruz) - It has been reported that Ciro G. P., known as "El Puchini" was stabbed to death inside the Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas prison, where he was transferred on Monday. In March, gunfire and burning vehicles in Nuevo Laredo led U.S. officials to close the U.S. Consulate and briefly shut down border crossings into Laredo. [80] Following the attacks, El Maana declared that it will no longer report on news relating to drug-violence. 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 triggermen in the two vehicles then engaged in a gunfight with the AFI for minutes, but one of the vehicles collided with a police truck. "[80] The problem is that if the journalists decide to favor the Sinaloa cartel or Los Zetas, they will find themselves threatened by one of the cartels. [26], The "40" in the message is a reference to Miguel Trevio Morales, a top leader of Los Zetas based in Nuevo Laredo, and longtime adversary of El Chapo Guzmn. Those events in March followed the arrest of another leader of The Troops of Hell," Juan Gerardo Trevio, a nephew of imprisoned Zetas leader Miguel Angel Trevio. 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. [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. [20] [21] [22] Ataques realizados por la Tropa del Infierno. In other words, one cartel threatens if there isn't coverage (Sinaloa cartel) and the other cartel threatens if there is coverage (Los Zetas). MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The U.S. consulate in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo will close temporarily after it was hit by gunfire overnight, and trailers were set ablaze on roads downtown. Nuevo Laredo Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas said in a statement via Facebook that she is maintaining constant communication with federal and state authorities. The American Ideas Institute is a nonprofit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. 2022 The American Conservative, a publication of The American Ideas Institute. Sometimes, however, Mexican cartel tactics can be more subtle, using propaganda and targeted information to change policies by influencing public opinion. Despite the militarys mistakes, almost all the citizens of Nuevo Laredo I encountered privately applauded the marines and army because they were at least fighting for the security of the city. [23][24] Consequently, Los Zetas responded two days later with incursions to Sinaloa, the home state of the Sinaloa Cartel. [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. Trevio is facing a U.S. extradition order for drug trafficking and money laundering.. [62], On 19 March 2004, journalist Roberto Javier Mora Garca was stabbed 26 times outside his home in Nuevo Laredo. [3] Nevertheless, the Gulf cartel and Los Zetas broke relations in early 2010, worsening the violence across northeast Mexico. The consular office remains closed, and southbound traffic on the . [92] The nightclub was "completely destroyed," but no victims were reported. Security experts said Trevino, who was born in Nuevo Laredo, took over the Zetas after the marines killed the cartel's . As our proud southern neighbor struggles for national survivala fight that has huge implications for the United Statesthe international medias reporting on events in Nuevo Laredo reveals yet again an ideological unwillingness to present the full story. "[69] The killing was carried out by Los Zetas. Additionally, the U.S. Consulate updated that message just before 9 a.m. with a message to locals asking them to shelter in place. The capture of Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, 40, took place on a country road less than 20 miles south of the Texas border. [8] The armed confrontation lasted for more than 40 minutes, provoking "panic" and turning Nuevo Laredo into a "battlefield. But when the president broke ranks and basically defended the armed forces against Ramos, this influential class, well-connected internationally, felt betrayed. But Juan Jos Esparragoza Moreno and El Chapo Guzmn were persuasive in moving on into Nuevo Laredo and the rest of Tamaulipas. Shots also rang out near the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo. The cartel terrorist continues to hide in the border city of Nuevo Laredo where fellow CDN-Los Zetas boss Juan Gerardo "El Huevo" Trevino Chavez and his second in command, Martin "El Cadete" Rodriguez Barbosa, provide security with their Hell's Troop or Tropas Del Infierno. Southbound traffic fully resumed at both bridges at approximately 7:30 a.m. (Monday) morning, a CBP official said. In the early 2000s, the Mexican military high command sent elite marines into Nuevo Laredo to conduct a kind of urban counterinsurgency against the cartel; small army units have also been deployed in the region for years.