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Dr. T

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5. I'm a little confused. It sounds to me like

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 12:15 PM

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the Mexican government killed the kingpin of a major drug cartel. Cartel members took exception to this. The cartel has enough military might to take control over parts of Mexico.

Do I have that right?

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US tourists stranded after Mexico drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence [View all] SunSeeker Monday OP

I have close relatives on a Mexico cruise that was heading to Puerto Vallarta as next stop tomorrow AZJonnie Monday #1

The pictures ftom Puerta Vallarta are horrific, with columns of smoke rising across the city. SunSeeker Monday #2

I have friends who left Puerto Vallarta mnhtnbb Monday #9

I wonder where the demand for all these drugs is coming from? :sarcasm: raccoon Monday #3

Yeah, same place the cartels are getting their AR-15s. nt SunSeeker Monday #10

my next door neighbors are in Mexico City at the moment. nt Javaman Monday #4

Western Mexico is hardest hit. Mexico City should be ok, but who knows. nt SunSeeker Monday #7

I'm a little confused. It sounds to me like Dr. T Monday #5

That's it in a nutshell. nt SunSeeker Monday #6

Yes, thanks to the U.S. sdfernando Monday #8

And when the government goes after top guys... róisín_dubh Monday #11

This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Monday #12