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The Zetas in GuatemalaDOWNLOAD FULL REPORT
The Zetas, Mexico’s most feared and violent criminal organization, have moved operations to Guatemala, penetrating local police forces and the military. They have made alliances with locals and are redefining organized crime in Central America.
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