The Guardian: Death toll rises to 21 after attack on Mexican town
Suspected cartel members shot at Villa Unión’s mayor’s office before being chased by police
Security forces have shot dead seven more suspected cartel gunmen after a weekend attack on a northern Mexican town, according to authorities, bringing the death toll to 21 and adding fuel to a debate about whether the gangs should be deemed terrorists.
The government of Coahuila state said 10 gunmen and four police were killed in shootouts on Saturday in Villa Unión, days after Donald Trump fanned bilateral tensions by saying he would designate cartels as terrorists.
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WNU Editor: The U.S. is not going to sit idly by while this bloodshed and mayhem continues at its border .... Mexico will not accept intervention from abroad, president says (Reuters)
More News On This Weekend's Bloodshed In The Northern Mexican Town Of Villa Unión
Death toll put at 20 for Mexico cartel attack near US border -- AP
Shootings in northern Mexico town kill 20, pile pressure on president -- Reuters
Violent clashes in northern Mexico kill more than 20, fueling debate on cartels -- France 24
At least 19 killed as Mexican cartel battles police and army south of U.S. border -- Washington Post
Mexico gunfight near Texas border leaves over a dozen dead -- DW
19 killed in shootout in northern Mexico -- CNN
21 Killed in Hour-Long Gunfight Between Police, Mexican Cartel - Reports -- Sputnik
Mexico will not accept intervention from abroad, president says -- Reuters
