http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18778011
7 police and 4 gunmen died during a gun battle near Choix in Sinaloa state.
A police convoy was ambushed on a highway...returning from the city.
Just 3 days ago...Sinaloa's governor announced federal police would take over duties in Choix...after its police chief was assassinated on 29 June.
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