Mexican Official Reports Fighting in Nuevo Laredo

Mexican Official Reports Fighting in Nuevo Laredo

Posted: Mar 13, 2012 6:05 PM
Updated: Mar 13, 2012 6:09 PM

NUEVO LAREDO, MEXICO - The consulate general says shots can be heard throughout the city. They're advising residents not to leave their homes until it's over.

The Mexican military and the drug cartels have been fighting it out near the center of town. It all began around 10 a.m. Tuesday and the heavy gunbattle resumed around 2 p.m.

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