Eleven Gunmen Killed in Nuevo Leon Shootout

In a violent confrontation in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, security forces killed 11 suspected cartel gunmen following an attack on a local police station. The incident prompted a rapid response involving the state police, national guard, and army, resulting in the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of weapons and vehicles. The attackers are believed to be affiliated with a criminal group linked to the Northeast Cartel, active in the region. The shootout highlights the ongoing drug-related violence in Mexico, which has claimed more than 450,000 lives since 2006. This spike in violence is exacerbated by cartel infighting, particularly following the recent arrest of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. Outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's controversial 'hugs not bullets' approach to address crime through social programs faces scrutiny amidst persistent bloodshed.