<p>A tragic shooting incident killed six people, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency.&nbsp;Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hubs. It is home to numerous national and international corporations and has a strong presence in various sectors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monterrey is also known for housing rival drug gangs. The shooting comes at a time when Mexico is facing significant challenges related to drug trafficking and crime in recent years. The Mexican government has been engaged in efforts to combat drug trafficking and organised crime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state prosecutor's office reported that the victims' bodies were found abandoned in a residential area, with most of them having their hands bound. Local residents alerted the authorities after hearing gunshots shortly after midnight.</p>

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<p>Situated approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) from the United States border in the state of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey is a thriving industrial hub that aims to capitalise on a fresh influx of foreign investments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla, the prominent electric car manufacturer, has intentions to construct a massive new factory near the city. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that this commitment was conveyed during his phone conversations with Elon Musk. Monterrey would become the third location for Tesla's facilities outside the United States, following the existing plants in Shanghai and near Berlin.</p>

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<p>This initiative aligns with the growing trend of "nearshoring," where American companies establish production facilities closer to their domestic market.</p>

<h2><strong>Mexico's ongoing security challenges&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Mexico has faced significant security issues, with over 350,000 murders recorded since the launch of a controversial military operation in 2006 to combat drug trafficking.&nbsp;Then-President Felipe Calderon launched an offensive against drug trafficking organisations operating in Mexico. The operation aimed to confront and dismantle these criminal groups to restore security and reduce drug-related violence in the country.</p>

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<p>The majority of these killings have been attributed to organised crime.</p>

<p>Recently, Hector Joel Villegas, the security minister in the violence-plagued state of Tamaulipas, survived a gun attack. Following the incident, authorities have heightened security measures, and Villegas resumed his duties on Tuesday, reported AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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A tragic shooting incident killed six people, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency. Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hubs.

A tragic shooting incident killed six people, including two women, in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, reported AFP news agency. Monterrey is one of Mexico's major industrial and business hubs. It is home to numerous national and international corporations and has a strong presence in various sectors. Monterrey is also known for housing rival drug gangs. The shooting comes at a time when Mexico is facing significant challenges related to drug trafficking and crime in recent years. The Mexican government has been engaged in efforts to combat drug trafficking and organised crime. The state prosecutor's office reported that the victims' bodies were found abandoned in a residential area, with most of them having their hands bound. Local residents alerted the authorities after hearing gunshots shortly after midnight. Also Read | Discovery of cocaine in White House library prompts secret service investigation Situated approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) from the United States border in the state of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey is a thriving industrial hub that aims to capitalise on a fresh influx of foreign investments. Tesla, the prominent electric car manufacturer, has intentions to construct a massive new factory near the city. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that this commitment was conveyed during his phone conversations with Elon Musk. Monterrey would become the third location for Tesla's facilities outside the United States, following the existing plants in Shanghai and near Berlin. Also Read | Israeli military is ‘completing mission’ in West Bank, says PM Netanyahu; death toll in Jenin rises to 11 This initiative aligns with the growing trend of "nearshoring," where American companies establish production facilities closer to their domestic market. Mexico's ongoing security challenges Mexico has faced significant security issues, with over 350,000 murders recorded since the launch of a controversial military operation in 2006 to combat drug trafficking. Then-President Felipe Calderon launched an offensive against drug trafficking organisations operating in Mexico. The operation aimed to confront and dismantle these criminal groups to restore security and reduce drug-related violence in the country. WATCH | Gravitas: Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with 5 drones × The majority of these killings have been attributed to organised crime. Recently, Hector Joel Villegas, the security minister in the violence-plagued state of Tamaulipas, survived a gun attack. Following the incident, authorities have heightened security measures, and Villegas resumed his duties on Tuesday, reported AFP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Mexico: Six killed in shooting in Monterrey industrial hub

<p>Pakistan Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan would be the &#39;industrial hub&#39; of the entire South Asian region soon, after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is built.</p>

<p>In an interview with a private television channel, Iqbal said that the CPEC project would help to improve drastically in social infrastructure, industrial cooperation, agriculture, energy and other key sectors, adding that it would help to create millions of job opportunities for the Pakistani youth&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister said in 2013 when the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) came in to power, the country was facing many challenges, including terrorism, energy shortfall, and deteriorating law and order situation. The government with its effective policies, reduced terrorist acts, overcame energy shortage and improved the law and order situation.</p>

<p>&quot;Some 11,500-megawatt electricity was added to the national grid during the last four years. About USD 35 billion has been spent in the energy sector only and there was not even a single penny of loan included in it, rather it was investment under the CPEC,&quot; Iqbal asserted.</p>

<p>The Pakistani leader further said that the USD 62 billion economic corridor was launched after &#39;comprehensive consultation and consensus&#39; from all political parties which is a combination of uilding roads, rails, power plants and economic free zones in Pakistan. He also termed the CPEC project as a &#39;gamechanger&#39; for the country&#39;s economy as well.</p>

<p>He said that Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan would become the &#39;gateways&#39; for the economic corridor and trade zones would be set up at all provinces in Pakistan.</p>

<p>He added that Chinese and Pakistani companies would make large-scale investment in the trade zones, which would not only create new jobs for the citizens but also help to transfer &#39;new technology to Pakistan&#39;.</p>

<p>Last week, Iqbal had said that complete development og Gwadar will make Pakistan a hub of regional trade. He further announced that &nbsp;a genuine programme was initiated to mine coal from Thar, and first coal-based power project in the area which will become operational by the end of this year. He said Thar coal is enough to generate five thousand megawatts of electricity for four hundred years.</p>

<p>Further, he talked about the level of improvement in Balochistan and measures the Government had tajen to address the conditions in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is against the CPEC project since it passes through the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region.&nbsp;</p>

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Iqbal said that the CPEC project would help to improve drastically in social infrastructure, industrial cooperation, agriculture, energy and other key sectors

Pakistan Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan would be the 'industrial hub' of the entire South Asian region soon, after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is built. In an interview with a private television channel, Iqbal said that the CPEC project would help to improve drastically in social infrastructure, industrial cooperation, agriculture, energy and other key sectors, adding that it would help to create millions of job opportunities for the Pakistani youth The minister said in 2013 when the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) came in to power, the country was facing many challenges, including terrorism, energy shortfall, and deteriorating law and order situation. The government with its effective policies, reduced terrorist acts, overcame energy shortage and improved the law and order situation. "Some 11,500-megawatt electricity was added to the national grid during the last four years. About USD 35 billion has been spent in the energy sector only and there was not even a single penny of loan included in it, rather it was investment under the CPEC," Iqbal asserted. The Pakistani leader further said that the USD 62 billion economic corridor was launched after 'comprehensive consultation and consensus' from all political parties which is a combination of uilding roads, rails, power plants and economic free zones in Pakistan. He also termed the CPEC project as a 'gamechanger' for the country's economy as well. He said that Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan would become the 'gateways' for the economic corridor and trade zones would be set up at all provinces in Pakistan. He added that Chinese and Pakistani companies would make large-scale investment in the trade zones, which would not only create new jobs for the citizens but also help to transfer 'new technology to Pakistan'. Last week, Iqbal had said that complete development og Gwadar will make Pakistan a hub of regional trade. He further announced that a genuine programme was initiated to mine coal from Thar, and first coal-based power project in the area which will become operational by the end of this year. He said Thar coal is enough to generate five thousand megawatts of electricity for four hundred years. Further, he talked about the level of improvement in Balochistan and measures the Government had tajen to address the conditions in the state. India is against the CPEC project since it passes through the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. (With inputs from ANI)

Pakistan to be 'industrial hub' of South Asia after CPEC project: Pak Interior Minister

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