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Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
Mexico is grappling with a surge in extortion, including kidnappings and threats, as corrupt police and gangs extort shopkeepers through 'protection fees'. The president has pledged to address the crime affecting all levels of society.
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