War and Conflict Journal » Mexico http://warandconflictjournal.com A weblog tracking wars and conflicts around the world. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:08:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Acapulco Shootout Brings Mexico Drug War to Tourists http://warandconflictjournal.com/2009/06/acapulco-shootout-brings-mexico-drug-war-to-tourists/ http://warandconflictjournal.com/2009/06/acapulco-shootout-brings-mexico-drug-war-to-tourists/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:32:56 +0000 War and Conflict Journal http://warandconflictjournal.com/?p=113 On June 8, 2009, a fierce gunbattle between the Mexican army and drug cartel gunmen in Acapulco, resulted in 16 dead gunmen and two dead soldiers.  This is merely the latest and well-publicized battle in Mexico’s long and bloody war against Drug Cartels.  The battle took place near a famous strip of hotels frequented by foreign (read: American) tourists. 

For more information on the Mexican Drug War, go to:

http://www.historyguy.com/mexico_drug_war.htm

A Mexican soldier battles Drug Cartel gunmen in Acapulco, June, 2009

A Mexican soldier battles Drug Cartel gunmen in Acapulco, June, 2009

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