Key takeaways:
- Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico were found dead.
- The incident occurred when the four Americans crossed the border from Texas to purchase medicine.
- The incident has sparked outrage in Mexico and the U.S., with many calling for increased security measures along the border.
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Tragedy has struck the border town of Matamoros, Mexico, as two of the four Americans who were kidnapped last week were found dead.
The incident occurred on Friday, March 3, when four Americans crossed the border from Texas into Mexico to purchase medicine. Upon their arrival, they were caught in the crossfire between two armed groups, and were subsequently kidnapped.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed the incident, and said that ambulances and security personnel were sent to the scene to provide support to the victims.
On Tuesday, Tamaulipas state Governor Américo Villarreal announced that two of the victims had been found dead. The other two were delivered to the U.S. via an international bridge, in collaboration with the U.S. consulate in Matamoros.
The incident has sparked outrage in Mexico and the U.S., with many calling for increased security measures along the border. The Mexican government has yet to comment on the incident, and it is unclear what measures will be taken to ensure the safety of those crossing the border.
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