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Violence Plummets as Mexican Army Polices Juárez

But human rights violations said to be rampant

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2009 8:49 AM CDT

(Newser) – Since Mexico’s army took over for police in the drug haven of Ciudad Juárez, killings have dropped: In 2009’s first two months, there were 434 drug-related murders. In March, 5,000 troops arrived—and murders plummeted to 51, the Washington Post reports....   Read full story »

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