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Story summary
- In Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexican special forces killed notorious drug lord El Mencho during a chaotic operation.
- Cartel retaliation turned the area into a battleground and contributed to over 70 deaths across Mexico.
- Local businesses, such as Maria Dolores Aguirre's corner store, fear tourism declines after the bloodshed.
- Some residents remain hopeful and say the town remains safe despite turmoil.
