Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord

Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country’s security minister has said. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been [...] The post Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord appeared first on Kahawatungu .