Mexican army troops have killed 19 suspected drug cartel gunmen in a shootout but suffered no casualties themselves. The Defense Department said late Tuesday the confrontation occurred in the northern state of Sinaloa, on the outskirts of the state capital, Culiacan.
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussedHurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf CoastThe Afternoon WireTrump wanted generals like Hitler's and said Nazi leader 'did some good things,' John Kelly claimsLeBron and Bronny James make NBA historyHousing on the ballot: Harris, Trump push different plans for tackling housing affordability crisisHow to watch comet...
The department said that before the confrontation, troops detained a top lieutenant of the “Mayitos” faction, loyal to imprisoned drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. The army did not give the name of the suspect, who they identified only by nickname “El Max.” The army then said troops were attacked by more than 30 assailants, at least 11 of whom managed to escape and 19 of them were killed when soldiers returned fire.
The Defense Department claimed soldiers acted in self-defense and “strict adherence to the rule of law and with full respect for human rights.”Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking caseIt said that 17 rifles — including a .50-caliber sniper rifle — as well as four machine guns were seized at the scene.
Drug Cartels Mexico General News Latin America World News Joaqun Guzmn Lpez Crime Politics
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state capitalA dozen gunshots were fired at a building housing the Mexican newspaper El Debate in the northern state of Sinaloa; the newspaper found at least 4 bullet impacts on the walls of the building.
Read more »
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state's capitalAssailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa
Read more »
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state's capitalAssailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa. The newspaper is based in state capital Culiacan where rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel have been staging bloody battles.
Read more »
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state's capitalAssailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa.
Read more »
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state's capitalAssailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa.
Read more »
Seahawks defense tracker: The defense requests a recess, your Honor (denied)Tracker Week 5. Get it before it’s a week old tomorrow.
Read more »