Vigilantes in Mexico Continue to Fight the Cartels for Their Homeland
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February 26, 2014
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Mexican Vigilantes take on drug cartel. Rafael Romo reports. (CNN)

In a move that shocked the world, a joint secret force of Mexican and American special forces announced that their operation to capture the infamous drug lord, Joaquin “El Capo” Guzman, had been a success. After years of planning and near misses, one of the biggest cartels terrorizing Mexico and importing heavy narcotics to the United States had been brought to their knees.

However, this move didn’t happen in a vacuum, rather it has fallen in line with the citizenry’s drive to oust the stranglehold these criminals have on their country or regions. This agitation has been personified in the armed Vigilantes, who have pushed the threat of death aside to reclaim their liberty, property, and life.

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