A Russian woman who was abducted in northeastern Mexico has been successfully released, according to officials from the Russian embassy and Tamaulipas state.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, was freed without meeting the ransom demands of her captors. Instead, she was safely brought to a police station in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, near the U.S. border.
Diplomats shared the news on social media, confirming that the woman was rescued “in good health” late Saturday by a state anti-kidnapping unit.
However, authorities have not provided specific details regarding the rescue operation, the identities of the kidnappers, or whether any arrests were made.
The woman was reportedly traveling with Mexican acquaintances between Monterrey, in Nuevo Leon state, and Reynosa when she was abducted. The circumstances surrounding her kidnapping remain unclear.
The incident brings back memories of a similar occurrence in March last year when individuals believed to be associated with the Gulf Cartel kidnapped four Americans in Tamaulipas, resulting in the deaths of two of them.
Following the abduction, the Gulf cartel reportedly handed over five men to authorities and denounced the violence perpetrated by its members.
Tamaulipas, a state heavily affected by organized crime activities such as drug trafficking and kidnapping, has witnessed a surge in violence over the years. It also serves as a major route for undocumented migrants attempting to cross into the United States.
Last month, Mexican troops engaged in a confrontation near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, resulting in the death of 12 gunmen. The clash underscored the ongoing challenges posed by criminal organizations operating in the region.
