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Global News Blog Mexico's La Familia cartel to government: We'll disband if you protect citizens
La Familia of Michoacán, one of Mexico's most violent drug trafficking organizations, allegedly sent a letter to the government saying it will dissolve if authorities 'promise to take control of the state with force and decision.'
11/11/2010 03:36 pm -
The rise of Mexico's La Familia, a narco-evangelist cartel
Mexico and the US are working together bring down Mexico's newest, most violent drug cartel. Last month, 303 alleged La Familia members were arrested in 38 US cities. Fifteen members were indicted Friday in Chicago.
11/23/2009 12:00 am -
US strikes at Mexican cartel's drug-and-gun trade
A violent Mexican cartel, La Familia, is target of US raids. More than 300 arrested.
10/23/2009 01:00 am -
Mexico's drug war: Cartel kills 12 federal officers
The torture and killings could foreshadow a new surge in battles between authorities and drug cartels in the Mexican president's home state of Michoacán.
07/15/2009 01:00 am -
Mexico's Calderon takes drug war to his home state
First, corrupt police were targeted. Now, nearly 30 local officials in Michoacán have been arrested for alleged drug ties.
05/27/2009 01:00 am
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