"Mexican Soldiers Eliminate 12 Alleged Cartel Members Near U.S. Border"

Mexican soldiers killed 12 alleged members of a drug cartel in a shootout near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, a state plagued by organized crime violence. The clash occurred during a patrol in Miguel Aleman municipality, resulting in the seizure of weapons and ammunition. Tamaulipas has been a hotspot for drug trafficking-related violence, with constant clashes between rival gangs. Last year, four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in the state, leading to fatalities and arrests. Additionally, Mexican marines recently detained a top leader of the Gulf cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Tamaulipas.