Mexico is dangerous, Iraq not as much
Interesting decision by the US Army.
From the
El Paso Times:
Soldiers can't visit Ju�rez
Travel to Ju�rez has been declared off-limits for U.S. military personnel, Fort Bliss officials announced Saturday in the wake of a rash of drug-related violence that is now taking a toll on both sides of the border.
A Fort Bliss official said Saturday that an unacceptable risk to the health, safety, welfare and morale to military personnel prompted the decision to temporarily discontinue issuing passes to soldiers who want to travel to Ju�rez.
"This is only for a short term until things settle down and there's no perceived danger to any soldier or anyone going to Ju�rez," Fort Bliss spokeswoman Jean Offutt said. "I think it's just based on the events that are going on in Ju�rez at this time."
From what the article says, there is a major drug war with 30 known fatalities in 2008 alone.
Posted by DaveH at January 27, 2008 3:56 PM