Mexico warns of drug warfare

Death of drug lord Arturo Beltran Leyuva could spark fresh gang violence.

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Mexico’s Attorney-General has warned that there could be a surge in violence following the death of a leading drug lord.

Arturo Beltran Leyva was killed in a shootout with Mexico security forces on Thursday.

His death is the biggest strike so far in President Felipe Calderon’s drug war.

Franc Contreras reports.

Source: Al Jazeera