Drug war uproots Mexico families
Raging drug war in the country’s north forces hundreds of families to seek temporary relief in neighbouring towns.
Published On 13 Nov 2010
The raging drug war in the US-Mexico border region has forced hundreds of residents to seek refuge in neighbouring towns.
The border town of Ciudad Mier is the latest flashpoint in a nationwide drug war that has pitted gangs against each other and government forces.
Al Jazeera’s Franc Contreras reports from Miguel Alaman, where many fleeing Mier residents have found refuge.
Source: Al Jazeera