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Acapulco Shootout Brings Mexico Drug War to Tourists

Acapulco Shootout Brings Mexico Drug War to Tourists

On June 8, 2009, a fierce gunbattle between the Mexican army and drug cartel gunmen in Acapulco, resulted in 16 dead gunmen and two dead soldiers.  This is merely the latest and well-publicized battle in Mexico’s long and bloody war against Drug Cartels.  The battle took place near a famous strip of hotels frequented by…

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