Mexico's president has sparked controversy after saying that drug cartels and violent gangs are essentially "respectful to the citizenry" and mostly just kill each other. The comments fly in the face of reality for millions of Mexicans who face violence from drug cartels frequently.

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How Mexican president’s cheery claims about drug cartels denies reality

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Mexico's president sparked controversy after saying drug cartels and violent gangs are essentially "respectful to the citizenry" on Thursday.

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