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Mexico security official's convoy ambushed, 4 dead

Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenades attacked a convoy carrying the top security official of the western state of Michoacan ...

 

Mexico adds more police in drug war

In response to a spate of attacks allegedly by a drug cartel, Mexico more than tripled the number of federal police officers patrolling the state of Michoacan, a government spokeswoman said.

 

Mexico Detains 10 Mayors For Alleged Drug Ties

Mexico Detains 10 Mayors For Alleged Drug Ties

Federal forces detained 10 mayors and 18 other officials Tuesday for allegedly protecting one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels in an unprecedented anti-corruption sweep in the Pacific coast state of Michoacan.

Soldiers and federal agents fanned out across President Felipe Calderon's native state to carry out the operation, which an expert called a blow to politicians tied to traffickers in Michoacan.

 

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