Cartel Gunmen, Mexican Army Clash in Border State Capital in Mexico

1 sourceUpdated Jul 8, 2026

Mexican military forces killed one cartel gunman and injured three others during a fierce clash in the capital of the border state of Tamaulipas. The clash comes at a time when rival cartels continue to fight for control of the region.

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