BORDER CRIMES

Vicente Fox is visiting Canada to commiserate with them on their disputes with the U.S. Maybe he should pay more attention to border town violence.

NUEVO LAREDO is across the border from Laredo, Texas. It is noted for being a drug smuggling corridor to the U.S. with appalling violence.

More than 135 people have been killed by violence in this city across from Laredo, Texas, since January. Quimbar was the 14th police officer slain.

If you want to follow the violence and corruption indemic to Mexico, The San Diego Union-Tribune's section on Tijuana/Border is a must read.