“A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery ended with two Americans dead — and two others found alive in a rural area near the Gulf coast — after a violent shootout and abduction that was captured on video, officials said Tuesday.” 2 Americans dead, 2 rescued after violent Mexico kidnapping. “Shortly after entering Mexico, the four were caught amid fighting between rival cartel groups.” Because Americans were killed, this story is making headline news. But it’s reflective of the relentless cartel-related violence that plagues Mexicans.

+ “Kidnapped Americans got lost while trying to find their way to the doctor’s office.” Here’s the latest from CNN.