Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz would like federal army troops to stay six more months . more than 300 people were killed , the deadliest month so far this year . Troops were sent to Ciudad Juarez to quell drug-fueled murders . The mayor says the soldiers will be needed for a long time, and he wants them there until at least next year. Decision on whether to withdraw the troops is expected before September 15 .
Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz would like federal army troops to stay six more months . Troops were sent to Ciudad Juarez to quell drug-fueled murders . The mayor says the soldiers will be needed for a long time, and he wants them there until at least next year. Decision on whether to withdraw the troops is expected before September 15 .