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.
International

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

1:40

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


Latest News

Daily Newsletter

Start your day with fact-based news

Start your day with fact-based news

Learn more about our emails. Unsubscribe anytime.

By entering your email, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and acknowledge the Privacy Policy.