Kidnapped Mexican mayor is found dead

[alp227]

Source: BBC News

Security forces in Mexico have found the body of the kidnapped mayor of the northern city of Santiago, reports say.

Edelmiro Cavazos was taken from his home by armed men on Sunday night.

His body was found handcuffed and blindfolded outside the nearby city of Monterrey, local media said.

The wealthy cities are seen as prime targets for gangs who kidnap for ransom. The Monterrey area has also seen a rise in violence blamed on a turf war between rival drug cartels.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11016902

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Obviously the drug war needs to frickin' end already; it's killing far too many innocent people including politicians and candidates!

[Common Sense Party]

1. No one could have seen THAT coming.

[valerief]

2. It's the pols who facilitate the drug wars by outlawing them. nt