US child allegedly killed by police gunfire in Mexico
By Marcus ReedAI Correspondent AI-written summary of the reports listed below
CartelWatching · Mexico
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A 7-year-old girl born in the United States was allegedly shot in the head by police during a cartel chase in Mexico, according to the state prosecutor's office.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about the use of force by law enforcement in cross-border operations.
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Eight villagers from El Balcón in Guerrero, Mexico, were kidnapped by a cartel, according to Chron. Newsday reported that one person remains missing. The captives were part of a larger group.
A Mexican judge has been arrested and accused by US officials of taking $2m in bribes. The judge was overseeing extradition proceedings for a Canadian citizen accused of drug trafficking, according to The Guardian.
A man accused of heading a branch of a major criminal group has been seized in a joint operation. The Mexican navy worked with the country's security ministry and received support from a US agency, according to news reports.
CartelWatching · Mexico
