Jim Bowie 614 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 https://themazatlanpost.com/2020/07/27/video-cartel-assaults-increase-on-foreign-plated-vehicles-on-nuevo-laredo-monterrey-highway/?fbclid=IwAR0FriNSNIeGbElINbDn6YjHCiC5FWpODzU9G2w2tR0HsJk8dFI9sNI2HTw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 5,347 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 This has been a problem as long as we've lived here, not surprised it is getting worse. Having foreign plates here has always been problematic and I suspect it is getting worse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjbiv 0 Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 The best option in my opinion and experience is to travel in an official caravan from the CIITEV office parking lot to the checkpoint at kilometer 26 (even if you already have a TIP from a consulate or online). The caravan is led by two units of the Tamulipas state police and takes the Colosio route. Another good option is to travel through the city via Av. César López de Lara or Av. Reforma. Taking the Colosio route on your own seems to be more risky (although many do so and don't have any issues). It's also better to not have a large or expensive vehicle and not be carrying much of interest to the criminals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virgo lady 576 Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Take the Columbia bridge crossing instead of going thru Nuevo L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jubilacion 48 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 We took the Laredo Columbia Solidarity International Bridge (20 mins west of Laredo) on August 3, and took the toll roads the entire drive (about $70 USD in tolls). We split the drive and overnighted in Matehuala at the nice and safe (and very affordable) Las Palmas Midway Inn. No problems, felt quite safe but always aware of our surroundings. Clean gas stations and restaurants along the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,489 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 The cars involved could have crossed at any of the 3 Laredo area bridges. Also we don't know all the circumstances of this video. Who shot it? They are speaking Spanish, were they tourists from the US? Mexicans returning home from USA or only Laredo? Type of vehicle? Full of purchases? and much more. The title says foreign plated vehicle How do we know that? Odd that someone was filming every car they passed.... And odd that more than one car was detained. And how do we know it's a cartel.... I see a police vehicle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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