Narcofosa: Zetas Killed Four Women in Coahuila, Marines rescued more awaiting same fate

Borderland BeatSaltillo., (Proceso.com.mx.) – Members of the criminal group “Los Zetas” kidnapped and executed four women and threw them in a clandestine grave in the town of San Buenaventura, Coahuila.Moreover, the criminals held four other …

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