Out. They call themselves autodefensas, or selfdefense forces. Their leaders claim that 20,000 have joined the armed movement. Their advance has been welcomed by many, but its also plunged this state into a new kind of lawlessness. Weve just arrived to michoacan and weve heard that four heads have been discovered on the steps leading to this church here in this small town of zacan. Its a gruesome warning from the templars, as the autodefensas approach this town from the south the bodies were taken away by authorities before we arrived. But people here tell me they expect little more from the investigation. In mexico, its estimated 98 percent of crimes go unpunished. Failed by the state, the vigilants say theyve been left with no choice but to start a war were here in los reyes to meet a wealthy avocado farmer called paco. He left his orchards four months ago to coordinate vigilantes on the northern front, and i wanted to know why. Many of the leaders of the autodefensa groups are busin
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In early May, Claudia Sheinbaum, the favorite to win Mexico s upcoming presidential election next month, suddenly pulled out of a planned visit to Apatzingan, a town in the violent state of. -May 28, 2024 at 08:08 am EDT
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Claudia Sheinbaum, the front-runner in Mexico's presidential election, faces significant challenges in extending her success in reducing Mexico City's homicide rate to the entire country. Recent incidents and critiques underscore the complexities she will encounter, especially against powerful criminal groups. Her ambitious plans include doubling federal investigators and expanding the National Guard.
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