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US: Mexico A Huge Security Risk - Page 17

Accused teen hitman for cartels goes on trial

A San Diego-born teen accused in the beheadings of four young men on behalf of a drug cartel went on trial Monday at a juvenile detention center in central Mexico. Ref. Source 1

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More Mexicans fleeing the drug war seek U.S. Asylum:

Asylum requests from Mexico reached a record 5,551 last year, according to U.S. Government figures, more than a third up on 2006 when President Felipe Calderon took office and sent the military to crush the cartels. Just 165 asylum requests were granted in 2010. Ref. Source 5

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BREAKING NEWS: ATF attaché calls Gunwalker 'perfect storm of idiocy'
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A Joint Staff Report prepared for Rep. Darrell Issa of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Sen. Chuck Grassley of the Senate Judiciary Committee has just been released today. Snip> Of significance, former ATF attaché to Mexico, Darren Gil and his deputy, Carlos Canino confirm reports made early on by Gun Rights Examiner and Sipsey Street Irregulars that not only was this information withheld from them, but also from the Mexican government—despite repeated questioning and objections leading to “screaming matches” registered with management.
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US Court Documents Claim Sinaloa "Cartel" Is Protected by US Government:

Deal Allegedly Gave Sinaloa Bosses Immunity in Exchange for Providing Info on Rival Drug Organizations Ref. Source 8

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Feds Break Up Iraqi Crime Ring Accused Of Selling IEDs To Mexican Drug Cartels:

Federal law enforcement agents in San Diego arrested 60 people in connection to an Iraqi criminal ring with ties to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel. Ref. Source 7

US: Mexico A Huge Security Risk

America's Refusal to Curb Gun Traffic to Mexican Cartels the 'Real Scandal'
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Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced Tuesday that Kenneth E. Melson, acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), would step down from his post. Also announced was that U.S. Attorney Dennis K. Burke of Arizona would resign. In Washington parlance, both men had become "distractions" because of their roles in the now-discredited "Operation Fast and Furious." The Phoenix-based effort was intended to slow the illegal flow of... [Washington Post, Editorial, via GunPolicy.org]
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US Mexico Huge Security Risk - Page 17

13 northbound border lanes reopen; closure followed collapse

A wooden construction canopy collapsed on cars Wednesday morning, closing northbound lanes. Eleven people were taken to hospitals. Thirteen northbound lanes reopened at midnight. Ref. Source 8

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Shooting at San Ysidro border crossing

A pedestrian trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without proper screening was shot by two Customs officers Thursday evening after he pulled a gun that was later found to be a fake. People dropped to the ground when they heard shots; some prayed. Ref. Source 4