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Thousands Protest Mexico Violence

Tide of kidnappings and murders linked to drug gangs and corrupt cops

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(Newser) – Thousands of protesters marched in various Mexican cities yesterday, demanding the government crack down on the nation's mounting crime. Mexico has been rocked by kidnappings and murders connected to drug-trafficking gangs and corrupt police, with an estimated 12,000 drug-related deaths so far this year, reports the Los Angeles Times. "We don't want promises—we want security," said a march organizer.

A women holds a white rose during a protest against the tide of killings, kidnappings and shootouts sweeping the country, in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008.
A women holds a white rose during a protest against the tide of killings, kidnappings and shootouts sweeping the country, in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Thousands march through Avenida Reforma, Mexico City's main avenue, during a protest against the tide of killings, kidnappings and shootouts sweeping the country.
Thousands march through Avenida Reforma, Mexico City's main avenue, during a protest against the tide of killings, kidnappings and shootouts sweeping the country.   (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
Demonstrators light candles at the main Zocalo square in Mexico City. Anti-crime groups planned for tens of thousands of people to join marches in all 32 Mexican states Saturday evening.
Demonstrators light candles at the main Zocalo square in Mexico City. Anti-crime groups planned for tens of thousands of people to join marches in all 32 Mexican states Saturday evening.   (AP Photo/Denisse Pohls)
Demonstrators protest in Mexico City against the tide of violence sweeping the country. The signs protesters hold portray Carlos Escalante Ruiz, kidnapped and murdered in 1993.
Demonstrators protest in Mexico City against the tide of violence sweeping the country. The signs protesters hold portray Carlos Escalante Ruiz, kidnapped and murdered in 1993.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
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The government needs to be aware that the population is fed up. - Luis Farias, an attorney and protest organizer

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