A look at recent Mexican drug-war violence - (striking list of May murders)

A look at recent Mexican drug war-related violence:

May 10 — The No. 2 on the Juarez police force was shot more than 50 times and killed near his home. The Juarez police chief resigned that same day.

May 9 — Four gunmen in a truck shot and killed a former commander of Mexico City’s anti-kidnapping unit. The former commander was shot seven times in the head in front of his apartment. At the time he was working for the Honor and Justice Council of Mexico City’s police, which is similar to the internal affairs units in U.S. police forces.”* And 5 more events in May - go to the source below to see them all -striking list

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