Nurse and 8-year-old girl dead after troops shot at suspected cartel vehicles near Mexico-U.S. border, residents say

Human rights activists and relatives in Nuevo Laredo blame the army and National Guard troops for the deaths of a nurse and an 8-year-old girl caught in crossfire with suspected drug cartel vehicles. The activists claim another civilian was killed during a separate military car chase. Civilian prosecutors and federal authorities have not confirmed the incidents. Critics argue that the military is not trained for civilian law enforcement. The militarized National Guard, under military control, has been involved in previous killings in Nuevo Laredo. The situation highlights the ongoing violence and challenges in law enforcement in the region.