So, They Don't Target Americans?

Number of Americans killed in Mexico continues to rise
Deadly violence strikes areas once considered peaceful for U.S. retirees

By Dudley Althaus, Lise Olsen | Saturday, April 28, 2012 | Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012 11:40pm

Last year, a record 120 Americans were killed in Mexico, compared with just 35 in 2007. Most happened in areas bordering the U.S. But for the first time, a significant number of murders occurred in previously peaceful areas like Jalisco state, where 14 Americans were killed, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis of U.S. State Department data.Last year, a record 120 Americans were killed in Mexico, compared with just 35 in 2007. Most happened in areas bordering the U.S. But for the first time, a significant number of murders occurred in previously peaceful areas like Jalisco state, where 14 Americans were killed, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis of U.S. State Department data.

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