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Farmer kidnappings expose cartel grip on rural Mexico
Eight villagers were kidnapped from a mountain community in southern Mexico. Seven returned, recounting weeks of abuse, thirst and threats, while one farmer remains missing. Survivors said their captors wanted control of the village’s forests and surrounding territory.
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