Narco-trafficking threatens Central America

Drug gangs, expanding their smuggling operations, bring more violence to nations south of Mexico.

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Drug gangs are expanding their smuggling operations in Central America, bringing with them the intimidation, torture and murder they use to protect their trade.

A report from the United Nations has found that drug-related violence has risen sharply in the nations south of Mexico.

Al Jazeera’s Rachel Levin reports from Mexico City.


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