Abduction of four Americans in Mexico
2023 Matamoros kidnappings |
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Location | Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
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Date | 3–7 March 2023 |
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Deaths | 3 |
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Injured | 2 |
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Charges | 5 |
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Mexico is supported by the United States in this conflict through the Mérida Initiative. |
On 3 March 2023, four Americans were kidnapped in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.[1] A U.S. official said they were likely mistaken for Haitian drug smugglers by members of a drug cartel.[2]
- ^ Campbell, Josh; Alvarado, Abel; Suarez, Karol; Alvarado, Caroll; Levenson, Eric (8 March 2023) [Originally published 7 March 2023]. "2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 found alive, Mexican officials say". CNN. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Vogt, Adrienne; Hammond, Elise; Vales, Leinz; Powell, Tori B. (8 March 2023) [Originally published 7 March 2023]. "Group likely mistaken for drug smugglers, US official says". CNN. CNN. Retrieved 10 March 2023.