Drug Violence In Mexico Takes Horrific Toll -- NJ.com
he stories from the Mexico drug wars have been horrific: More than 45,000 people have been killed since 2006, and the reign of terror has included kidnappings, beheadings, murders of civilians and officials, and the dumping of bodies in broad daylight.
"The extraordinarily cruel nature of Mexico’s drug violence is often beyond description, and its frequently spectacular nature is explicitly intended to shock rival crime groups, authorities and the public. The human and emotional toll of the violence is hard to quantify, and will linger long after it has passed."
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My Comment: The statistic that caught my eye was the following ....
.... More than 45,000 people have been killed since 2006, and the reign of terror has included kidnappings, beheadings, murders of civilians and officials, and the dumping of bodies in broad daylight.
After 5 years the toll is now 45,000 killed and climbing .... a truly jaw dropping statistic.
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