In our neighboring city of Juarez, Mexico, more than 3000 have been murdered in the past 2 years. Before the current drug war, Juarez was already considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. When the current mayor was simply overwhelmed, he pleaded to the Mexican President to send reinforcements. It came in the way of 10000 armed federal soldiers and state police officers. The guns you see here are not just for show.
Whether they are a help or a hindrance still remains to be seen.
Imagine a 4th of July parade where you cannot be sure whether these guns may be pointed at you at any moment.
Pic 2 of a series
Update: The new # of dead/murdered in Mexico in the past 2 years is 14,000, and 4,000 in Juarez alone. There is a referendum in the United Nations to send their troops to stabilize the area. Remember, we share an international border, my house is just less than two miles from the border. Ft Bliss, one of the largest Army bases in the world, is less than 10 miles away (thru the city).
In the 16 de Septiembre Parade in Juarez photo essay.
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