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Mexican Police Clash with Gunmen, Escalating Drug War

6/10/2025

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In a dramatic clash near the Guatemala border, Mexican state police took down four suspected gunmen, igniting a fierce pursuit into Guatemala that led to a shootout. President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the violence, underscoring the escalating conflict between rival drug cartels. Guatemalan authorities are now investigating, as tensions in the region continue to rise.

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In a dramatic clash near the Guatemala border, Mexican state police took down four suspected gunmen, igniting a fierce pursuit into Guatemala that led to a shootout. President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the violence, underscoring the escalating conflict between rival drug cartels. Guatemalan authorities are now investigating, as tensions in the region continue to rise.