Rampant Violence: Monterrey's Grim Reality

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Rampant Violence: Monterrey's Grim Reality
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The mutilated remains of up to a dozen people were found in Monterrey, Mexico, suggesting a gang purge. The discovery comes after a decrease in violence in recent years. Messages left with the remains indicate an attempt to infiltrate the Northeast Cartel, a Tamaulipas-based cartel known for drug trafficking and terrorizing migrants. The cartel's leader was arrested earlier this year, leading to rival gangs trying to take advantage of the power vacuum.

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