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The Zetas in Nuevo LaredoDOWNLOAD FULL REPORT
After the capture of Zetas boss “Z40,” Nuevo Laredo is bracing itself for the worst. This investigation breaks down what makes the city such an important trafficking corridor, and what it will take for the Zetas to maintain control.
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