PHOTOS -- Gulf Cartel War for Mexican Border Cities Leaves 450 Dead in 11 Months

PHOTOS -- Gulf Cartel War for Mexican Border Cities Leaves 450 Dead in 11 Months: The ongoing violence between rival factions of the Gulf Cartel turned the border cities of Reynosa and Rio Bravo into territorial trophies. The violence has thus far led to 450 murders in one year, including innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.

In recent days, two rival factions of the Gulf Cartel held shootouts along the rural roads and highways that connect Rio Bravo and Reynosa. The ongoing violence places average citizens in the line of fire. Recently, six innocent bystanders were killed after being caught in crossfire in Reynosa, Breitbart Texas reported. The violence also led to an escalation in armed carjackings where random residents are victimized.

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