Violence in Mexican border city leaves 8 dead, stores burned


A prison riot, a deadly shooting and an attack on several shops are the latest incidents as violence in Juarez city rises. – EPA pic, August 12, 2022.

THE Mexican border city of Juarez saw a rash of violence yesterday that left stores burned and at least eight people dead, including a local radio presenter, authorities and witnesses said.

In the first incident, two inmates died and four others were wounded in a riot at a prison, according to a statement from the prosecutor for the state of Chihuahua, which includes Juarez city.


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