Just days before Thanksgiving, a period marked by heavy border traffic between Mexico and the United States, authorities reported a shooting following an operation on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway.
The incident occurred on November 25 at kilometer 85 of the highway during a police intelligence operation targeting a criminal group in General Bravo, according to a statement from Fuerza Civil of Nuevo León. The police described the event as “gunshots” and began searching for the suspects. It was not specified whether the shooting took place on the mountain or the highway.
Authorities discovered two vehicles with open doors at the scene. Inside the cars, they found a bulletproof vest, a long gun, a magazine with ammunition, a bag containing possible marijuana, and cartridges. The police did not specify if any alleged criminals were killed.
Despite the shooting, Fuerza Civil stated that traffic was not interrupted following the operation. However, local Mexican media reported that the road was closed.
This operation occurred during a strategic period for border crossings, as many people travel between the United States and Mexico for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping. Most American schools give the entire week off for Thanksgiving, leading to increased travel.
Travel Alerts
The U.S. Department of State maintains travel alerts for certain regions of Mexico. Tamaulipas is at a red level, indicating “do not travel.” Other states with the same alert include Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, and Zacatecas. Nuevo León and Coahuila are at a yellow level, meaning “exercise increased precautions,” while Chihuahua and Sonora are at an orange level, advising travelers to “reconsider travel.”
Source: Univision
