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The Mexican Cartels vs. a Mormon Sect: Behind the Horrific Massacre of American Moms and Children
"The LeBaron community was an odd cultural fixture in the Mexican borderland, an affluent and orderly farming settlement as American as a Texas suburb, with around a thousand fluent Spanish-speaking inhabitants whose native tongue is English, most of whom share a last name in common.
The group’s trials were the stuff of local lore long before drug cartels entered the frame. Over the past decade, however, leading members of the LeBaron community have distinguished themselves as outspoken opponents to the growth of cartel-related kidnappings, extortion and killings in Mexico. "
That’s a really good, comprehensive article.
I find it interesting that the Le Barons have made their way into Mexican political office. They’re usually insular and far outside any government involvement. However, the Mexican government is close to 75% Anglo. So that part makes some sense.
Their prosperity doesn’t as much.
They’re farmers. Just a few decades ago these were people in Mexico on that same land living in absolute, abject poverty.
They’re not smarter than other farmers. And they still practice polygamy which means that while there are a lot of farm hands to go around, there are also a ton of mouths to feed. One man can easily have 25-50 kids and most of the kids live deprived lives. Including historically, the kids of Colonia Le Baron. How did they get so wealthy? How are they making all their money today?
Regardless, I don’t think the cartel made a mistake and we know they knew they were targeting children. They are indeed terrorists. It will be interesting to see if the Le Baron clan leaves en masse or doubles down and continues to reside in their country. Most don’t know anything else than Mexico but it’s not much of a life when you can’t ever leave the compound for fear of being slaughtered by roving cartels.