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Mexico: Hyping an Attack in Juarez
Jul 16, 2010 | 18:04 GMT
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Summary
Mexican media have reported that a July 15 attack might have involved a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). If true, this would reflect a significant tactical shift on the part of Mexico's drug cartels. A close analysis of the incident, however, suggests that a VBIED was not involved. Even so, other groups in Mexico are experimenting with improvised explosive devices.
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