Rescue firms tap grim market of Mexico kidnaps | Kidnappings soar in Mexico

Article Title: Rescue firms tap grim market of Mexico kidnaps
Snippet of Article: "...As kidnappings soar in Mexico, U.S. companies and well-to-do Mexican families are turning to private American firms to rescue their employees and loved ones from brutal criminal gangs.

The U.S.-based companies that specialize in resolving kidnappings say they now handle far more cases in Mexico than anywhere else in the world. ..."

Source: tucson.com

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US issues 'do not travel' warning for Mexico

Article Title: US issues 'do not travel' warning for Mexico
Snippet of Article: "The U.S. State Department is reminding American citizens it has issued its highest-level warning advising against travel to parts of Mexico. This comes after the FBI announced four U.S. citizens were kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros. Two of the Americans were killed and the other two found alive after the violent shootout and abduction that was captured on video. ..."

Source: www.foxla.com

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