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Sana Khan

Mexican President Calls Criminal Gangs 'Respectful' As They Mostly Attack Each Other

Mexico's President Lopez Obrador attends a press conference, in Mexico City (Credit: Reuters)

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Thursday called violent criminal gangs and drug cartels "respectful" people, as they respect citizens of the country and mostly attack each other.

However, the reality seems to be different as many Mexicans have claimed their areas are being controlled by these gangs, who often force people to pay them for protection and kill them or kidnap them if they refuse to pay the protection money.

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