Increased Violence in Tijuana

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The cartels flexed their power in Tijuana — and now the battle for influence is on​

The cartels flexed their power in Tijuana — and now the battle for influence is on

A drug cartel hijacked and burned more than a dozen vehicles across Tijuana and killed innocent bystanders in the region during a spree of violence. But can officials reassure a nervous city?

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“The drug cartels had flexed their power in Tijuana in a way not seen for more than a decade and reignited fear and debate over who is it that really wields influence in the country: the government or the gangs.”