U.S. and Mexico Collaborate to Locate Abducted American Citizens

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• Four American citizens were taken by unidentified individuals after entering Mexico last week.
• Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stated that there was a confrontation between groups and the Americans were detained.
• U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a statement the Americans were taken by force and an individual of Mexican nationality passed away in the incident.
• The FBI is offering a monetary reward of $50,000 for the return of the victims and the apprehension of those involved.
• The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to U.S. citizens, advising them not to travel to Tamaulipas.

Die Details

Four American citizens were reported to have been taken by unidentified individuals after entering Mexico last week, prompting a response from the U.S. and Mexican governments.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stated that there was a confrontation between groups and the Americans were detained.

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a statement the Americans were taken by force and an individual of Mexican nationality passed away in the incident.

Various justice agencies from the United States and Mexico are collaborating to locate the missing persons.

The Incident

It is reported that the individuals in question had crossed into Mexico in a white minivan with North Carolina license plates.

Subsequently, shots were fired at the passengers in the vehicle, and the four Americans were taken away in another vehicle.

According to Tamaulipas’ chief prosecutor, Irving Barrios, a Mexican woman was killed in the incident.

Victim’s Family

The President of the United States has been made aware of the situation.

Zalandria Brown of Florence, South Carolina, reported that her younger brother, Zindell Brown, is one of the four individuals affected.

The four individuals were aware of the potential risks in Mexico and her brother had expressed some concerns.

Security Concerns

Over the past decade to a quarter century, Tamaulipas has seen an increase in violence related to organized crime.

The Gulf Cartel is currently based in Matamoros, which is located near Brownsville.

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to U.S. citizens, advising them not to travel to Tamaulipas.

The FBI is offering a monetary reward of $50,000 for the return of the victims and the apprehension of those involved.

Individuals with knowledge regarding the case are encouraged to contact the FBI San Antonio Division or submit a tip online.