Mexico's 'Hot Land' teems with gangs, and violence
Monday, September 12, 2016
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Last week, unidentified gunmen reportedly shot down a Mexican government helicopter in the restive southwest state of Michoacan.
The downing came amid a series of gun battles between Mexican security forces and members of one of the many gangs operating in the region. The incident underlined the firepower of the gangs.
Source: Business Insider