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56 Bodies Found in Chihuahua Amid Cartel Violence

1/26/2025

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In a chilling revelation from Chihuahua, Mexico, prosecutors uncovered 56 bodies in unmarked graves, a grim testament to the brutal cartel violence plaguing the region. Dominated by the Ciudad Juarez cartel's La Linea, this area has become a battleground, contributing to a staggering toll of over 450,000 murders since 2006.

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In a chilling revelation from Chihuahua, Mexico, prosecutors uncovered 56 bodies in unmarked graves, a grim testament to the brutal cartel violence plaguing the region. Dominated by the Ciudad Juarez cartel's La Linea, this area has become a battleground, contributing to a staggering toll of over 450,000 murders since 2006.