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Guatemala: Arrest Confirms Mexican Cartels' Expansion Into Central America

Apr 16, 2008 | 00:49 GMT

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Summary

Guatemalan and Mexican government officials confirmed April 15 that one of the Mexican nationals detained in Guatemala on April 9 is a high ranking Mexican drug cartel member near the top of Mexico City's most wanted list. The arrest is further evidence that Mexican cartel members are expanding their presence in Central America.

Guatemalan and Mexican government officials confirmed April 15 that one of the Mexican nationals detained in Guatemala on April 9 is a high ranking Mexican drug cartel member....

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