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Mexican President in TV appeal as drug war escalates

President Felipe Calderon appealed to Mexicans to support the fight against organised crime in a national TV address hours after troops killed 15 suspected gang members.

Mexican President in TV appeal as drug war escalates

Wed, 16 Jun, 2010 - 09:37

President Felipe Calderon appealed to Mexicans to support the fight against organised crime in a national TV address hours after troops killed 15 suspected gang members.

The crackdown was part of a surge in violence that could make June the deadliest month yet in his drug war.

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