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Is Mexico's Military Out of Control?
In Mexico last year, a video showing a young woman being tortured by female military police went viral, forcing a public apology from the government. But torture and killing have become almost routine since the armed forces replaced police in the war against drug cartels.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIn Mexico last year, a video showing a young woman being tortured by female military police went viral, forcing a public apology from the government. But torture and killing have become almost routine since the armed forces replaced police in the war against drug cartels.
Later on the program, media coverage of a candidate who’s declared war on the media.
Photo: The massacre at Tlatlaya
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Read the story6 minIs Mexico's Military Out of Control?
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