WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (KUNA) -- President Barack Obama spoke with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Saturday to reaffirm US support for Mexico's efforts "to end the impunity of organized criminal groups" following the operation in Matamoros against Gulf Cartel leader Antonio Cardenas Guillen, in which the drug baron died.
The President offered his condolences to Calderon on the death of Mexican officials involved in the operation on Friday, as well as the death of Matamoros journalist Carlos Guajardo, the White House announcement said.
"He thanked President Calderon for Mexico's close coordination with US officials to help assure the safety of US citizens in Matamoros," the statement said. (end) rm.bs KUNA 062259 Nov 10NNNN