Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon responded by saying that "binational cooperation in this area should be strengthened." Mexico has used troops in some towns in an attempt to regain control of the cities, which has resulted in many gun battles with drug cartel members and Mexican troops. Ongoing trucking disputes between the U.S. and Mexico have also contributed to an already tense situation. Increased drug related violence in towns and cities on the U.S.-Mexico border has claimed more than 6,000 lives since 2008.
Mexico's president, Felipe Calderón responded by saying that "binational cooperation in this area should be strengthened." Mexico has used troops in some towns in an attempt to regain control of the cities, which has resulted in many gun battles with drug cartel members and Mexican troops. Ongoing trucking disputes between the U.S. and Mexico have also contributed to an already tense situation. Increased drug related violence in towns and cities on the Mexico – United States border has claimed more than 6,000 lives since 2008.
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