Monday, September 13, 2010

"Los Zetas" Draw Concern Of U.S. Government- http://www.kold.com/global/story.asp?s=3394374 By: Morgan Leow 

 

This article is talking about the infamous Zetas which is the drug gang that's along the U.S. and Mexico border. It talks about how they're trying to make new routes coming into the U.S. They comment on how we might start seeing trouble in New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California in the next few months. 

 

Military finds 72 bodies in mass grave- http://.english.rfi.fr/americas/20100825-military-finds-72-bodies-mass-grave By: RFI

 

In the article it talks about the tragedy of 72 immigrants found dead in a house. They suspect it was the members of a drug cartel who killed them. They have also found 55 dead in southern Guerrero and 51 in the outskirts of Monterey.

 

At least 17 migrants kidnapped in Mexico- http://www.english.rfi.fr/americas/20100902-least-17-migrants-kidnapped-mexico By: RFI


The article is talking about 17 migrants who were kidnapped in Tijuana. Only two of the 17 were released and the police believe it is connected to the 72 who were killed and found in a mass grave earlier this month. They are trying to find thier safe house might be located.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Arizona Cops Threatened by Mexican Drug Cartel- http://abcnews.go.com/US/mexican-drug-cartels-threaten-police-arizona/story?id=10995661 By: Ray Sanchez

This article talks about the drug cartels are putting the police officers along the Mexico border. Many of the police officers are being threatened by the drug lords in Mexico.

SB 1070 and Arizona- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-suarez/sb1070-and-arizona_b_662274.html By: Ray Suarez

This article is talking about how the bill enables police officers to start enforcing the federal immigration law. This article also provides many different views from different people and groups.