Inside Mexico’s Warring Cartels and the Millions of People They’ve Displaced
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Published 2020-03-06
The problem is so severe — and stubborn — that a recent study concluded that just between 2011 and 2017 as many as 8 million people were displaced within the country because of violence stemming from the constant battle for territory. But there are virtually no laws, programs, public policy or official government initiatives to help those displaced. And, because people flee their homes individually or in families — not in caravans — the problem has largely stayed out of the public eye.
Meanwhile, armed groups have been moving in, making many of the neighborhoods their own.
For the past year, VICE News' Roberto Ferdman has been following the story of hundreds of displaced families, and the violent war that has destroyed their towns.
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All Comments (21)
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To have a pic of your dead daughters.. Jesus I can’t even imagine the pain she went through. Makes you think of the small things you stress and worry about .
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I remember when the cartels used to leave innocent people out of it
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That little mountain village is absolutely beautiful. What a shame.
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this is currently going on in my dads hometown and my relatives are considering leaving for their own safety. its so upsetting.
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Isn’t it crazy how their government holds them responsible and puts out an arrest warrant for the community police, but yet don’t do nothing against the cartel members... corruption at it’s finest.
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My goodness when the mom showed her little girl. :(
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It’s sad because if you remove all the corruption, Mexico is such a beautiful country. I feel for all the families who’ve suffered from cartels. I can only hope that one day we can live United together. Viva Mexico
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In 1981 me & 2 friends backpacked through Mexico starting at the San Diego/Tijuana border. It was beautiful & met so many wonderful families who invited us to stay at the ranches & we helped w/their harvest. They treated us like family. I feel so bad for the innocent people who are forced to live like this. Their government officials are as corrupt as ours are here in the U.S.
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Crazy life either you join or get ran over by the cartels i feel bad for the good ppl who want no part but are forced to live in the middle of a war
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“Anywhere between 1 and 8 million people have been displaced”...well that’s a broad range.
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This man has HUGE balls to talk to these men
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The Mexican Government is part of the blame!💔
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This is why I hated the idea of glorifying carteles and their so-called stories. I remember everyone drooling of the Netflix series as if it were a movie or documentary when In reality it's nothing like it really is. Stop portraying Mexico's violence as entertainment. And thank you Vice News for showing and updating me and many others of the situation in our home state 🙏 this is what people should pay attention to.
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It’s been a month since my dad went missing in Jalisco Mexico. I wish I knew what happened to him😞I’m hoping he is still alive ,but I doubt it. the day he went missing 7 others went missing. The cartels are no joke.
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Honestly being born in the us is like winning the lottery. Can’t imagine living in constant fear everyday.
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Seeing that old woman cry breaks my heart. The cartel is just pure evil.
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Bad when a cartel member is being more honest and making more sense than the so called "community police"
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A sicario giving a lecture on institutional jurisdiction... my mind is blown Vice. The last part is gold.
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6:49 That bullet riddled walk sign is the reason why I grateful where I am. No more complaints of slow internet.
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7:52 this dude has scotch tape holding his AK stock together...
