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Mexican Mayor Assassinated

Just as US arrests 750 in crackdown on Mexican drug cartel

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(Newser) – The mayor of Vista Hermosa in Mexican President Felipe Calderon's home province was ambushed and killed by gunmen last night, CNN reports. The mayor, who survived an assassination attempt last week, is the second mayor in the province to be killed in eight months. The assassination came as US Attorney General Eric Holder announced that more than 750 suspects have been busted in a US crackdown on Mexican drug cartels.

Police officers drive past a burning police vehicle in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, yesterday. Gunmen opened fire and hurled grenades at a patrol car in the town, killing four officers.
Police officers drive past a burning police vehicle in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, yesterday. Gunmen opened fire and hurled grenades at a patrol car in the town, killing four officers.   (AP Photo/Felipe Salinas)
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon speaks to the press at the Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City earlier this month.
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon speaks to the press at the Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City earlier this month.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexican soldiers and police yesterday guard a meeting place where members of the federal security cabinet are gathered to discuss the ongoing wave of violence in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Mexican soldiers and police yesterday guard a meeting place where members of the federal security cabinet are gathered to discuss the ongoing wave of violence in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.   (AP Photo)
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PhillytoWinnetka
Feb 26, 09 6:13 AM CST
Anarchy compliments of the drug cartels is under way in Mexico. Be very afraid. Reply
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NutsInNY
Feb 26, 09 9:03 AM CST
...and American gun manufacturers.
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radnip
Feb 27, 09 5:17 AM CST
Sounds like gun sales are up along the US-Mexican border. Must be one of the few growing industries.
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Derni
Feb 26, 09 7:14 AM CST
Looks like a vacation to Mexico might not be the best choice! Just stay home and enjoy America-the next Rome. Reply
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