Some you all may have heard about the difficult situation in Mexico these days. Monterrey has generally been immune to some of the kinds of corruption that is endemic in Mexico, but it is visiting them with a vengeance now. We just learned this morning that the Mayor of the pastoral little town where my brother-in-law lives with his family about fifteen miles out of Monterrey has been kidnapped and murdered. We have many friends in and around that area who have been touched by the war that is occurring there. You can read a little bit about it here.
I’m sorry to hear of that. It’s really, really sad. It makes one feel helpless.
Lynn
Yes, I have heard of it. Last year there were several churches in our area that cancelled their summer youth missions due to the unrest. I am sorry that it is creeping ever closer to home.
Thanks for the notes. It is kind of sad that people can no longer go down there and feel safe. Our family has told us it is best to wait awhile and the Universities have canceled their exchange programs.
It’s more than a little ironic that I happened to stumble across your blog (from Jim & Dana’s), and this post in particular, just at the time when we’re soon leaving for the annual gathering in Monterrey. We’ve heard of the horrible things being done by the cartels & others, but we just have to trust that all will be well as we travel down & back.