Mexico drug gang shootout kills 2 near Cancun
By DW
07 November 2021 |
6:08 am
A shootout involving rival gangs near the Mexican resort of Cancun has left two suspected drug dealers dead. The gun battle sparked panic among foreign tourists.
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