The The White House On Monday, he stated that the kidnapping of four Americans last Friday in the Mexican city of Matamoros was “unacceptable” and that he was working with the Mexican authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
“The ongoing assault and harassment of four US citizens in Matamoros, Mexico. These types of attacks are unacceptable, for the Church proclaimed Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre.
The speaker explained that The President of the United States, Joe Biden, The kidnapping of four Americans was reported in Matamoros, a city in the state of Tamaulipas, one of the most violent in Mexico.
According to a spokesman, US security forces are cooperating with the Mexicans and the US Department of Homeland Security. is coordinated with the Mexican government to those who are guilty Rape must be charged in court.
In addition, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Mexico, Ken Salazar, met this Monday at the National Palace with the Mexican President; Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
The spokesman declined to provide details about that meeting, however he had explained to the United States of America He sees Mexico as a “close partner” with whom he says he wants to strengthen a “great” relationship.
Jean Pierre remembered Biden met in Mexico in January with López Obrador and Justin Trudeau the prime minister of Canada, which is said to be the summit of the “three amigos”.
In another press conference, a spokesman for the US embassy, Ned Price, recalled that the State Department had advised him not to travel under any circumstances. things to Tamaulipas.
“We are asking Americans to follow this plan,” Price added.
Along with Tamaulipas, the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Sinaloa are classified as the most dangerous states in the United States by the State Department.
The FBI is investigating the removal of four Americans and has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the release and arrest of those involved.
According to information provided by the FBI, four people were arrested in Matamoros last Friday in a vehicle with license plates. North Carolina they immediately attacked them armed and forced them into the seas.
According to an official close to the investigation cited by Rhodan, the authorities believe that the group of Americans was mistakenly attacked and attacked. There was no criminal case in Mexico.
A Mexican citizen also died in the incident, the United States Embassy in Mexico explained.
Tamaulipas is one of the hardest hit states for the people drug cartels