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Mexiko. In bloody drug war, Mexico's new leader may try negotiating

Mexiko. In bloody drug war, Mexico's new leader may try negotiating

CHILPANCINGO, Mexico (Reuters) - For the past 12 years, Mexico has fought violent drug gangs by deploying thousands of police, soldiers and intelligence officers to crack down on cartels and their leaders. 

If its new president-elect gets his way, however, negotiation may replace the hard-line strategy that critics say has only perpetuated violence. (Reuters, 02.07.2018)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-election-crime/in-bloody-drug-war-mexicos-new-leader-may-try-negotiating-idUSKBN1JS1BP