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Guatemala: Expanding Influence of the Cartels

Mar 2, 2009 | 19:38 GMT

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Summary

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom reportedly has received death threats from Los Zetas, a primary Mexican drug cartel. Due to the capability and the will of the Mexican drug cartels — especially Los Zetas — these threats should be taken seriously.

Death threats against Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom demonstrate the increasing power of drug cartels inside Guatemala....

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