Violence erupts in Tijuana
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The U.S. lifted a shelter in place advisory for Tijuana today following cartel violence that erupted over the weekend, though concerns about cross-border safety remain. The San Diego Police
"Rene Arzate-García is a ruthless Sinaloa Cartel plaza boss who is accused of exploiting U.S. ports of entry to flood our nation with fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine," said DEA Administrator Terrance Cole.
El domingo, la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional de México informó que personal militar respondió a un ataque armado durante el operativo en Jalisco para detener a Oseguera. Cuatro miembros del cártel murieron en el lugar y tres más, incluido Oseguera, resultaron gravemente heridos. Murió mientras era trasladado en avión a la Ciudad de México.
The U.S. Embassy has issued travel warnings for parts of Mexico.
San Ysidro business owners say Sunday's violence in Tijuana led to a noticeable slowdown in customers, adding to what has already been a difficult stretch for shops along the border.
Los negocios de toda la ciudad reabrieron el lunes tras los incendios provocados el domingo en reacción a la muerte de “El Mencho”.
Man accused of leading Tijuana drug ring that sold fentanyl and meth sentenced to 20 years in San Diego federal court.
The city has purchased 400 cameras and is beginning to roll out the first 150 to officers who patrol the streets on motorcycles.
Hesitant but optimistic, Tijuana resident José Hernández reopened his small grocery store on Monday. He had closed it two hours early the previous night as a precaution. Within walking distance, a convenience store had been set on fire — one of at least 29 such incidents reported in Baja California on Sunday.
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Tijuana Public Safety Citizen Committee issues preventive measures following citywide incidents
The committee called for calm and responsible conduct, urging the public to rely exclusively on information verified by official sources.