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Mexico is home to some of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels known for a long list of crimes. So what are Mexico’s most dangerous cartels?
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Mexico Seems To Favor Sinaloa Cartel In Drug War
“Mexican President Felipe Calderon is in Washington on Wednesday for an official state visit. His battle against the violent drug cartels is high on the agenda.”
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“The Mexican Drug War, launched in December 2006 by then-President Felipe Calderon, is approaching its eight-year mark.
Only 2 major cartels have survived Mexico’s 8-year-long drug war
“After more than eight years of widespread violence spanning two Mexican presidential administrations, the country’s drug war has led to the consolidation of just two remaining major cartels and the splintering and degradation of the country’s other drug trafficking organizations, Fox News Latino reports citing Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office.”
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