Entity: Tamaulipas
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Tamaulipas

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Since 2017, the border city of Reynosa in Tamaulipas has experienced escalating violence linked to internal disputes among groups vying for control of drug trafficking, human smuggling, and fuel theft.
January 01, 2017 high temporal
Long-term trend of violence in a Mexican border city associated with criminal group competition.
Tamaulipas is considered one of Mexico's most dangerous states due to the presence of gang members involved in drug trafficking and migrant trafficking.
high contextual
Describes enduring security challenges in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
Violent clashes between security forces and criminal groups in Tamaulipas have resulted in accusations of extrajudicial killings.
high contextual
Recurring pattern of confrontations in Tamaulipas that has generated allegations of unlawful use of force.