Mexican Soldiers Neutralize 12 Gunmen Near U.S. Border

The operation involved drones and a helicopter, highlighting ongoing cartel violence in Tamaulipas.

Mexican soldiers killed 12 gunmen in a shootout near the U.S.-Mexico border in the township of Miguel Aleman, across from Roma, Texas.
The attackers, alleged members of a drug cartel, were armed with long guns and ammunition, which were seized by authorities.
The Mexican military utilized drones and a helicopter during the operation.
This incident is part of ongoing violence in Tamaulipas, a state plagued by cartel violence and turf wars.
The shootout occurred amidst discussions in Congress about enhancing U.S.-Mexico border security.