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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
While Mexico's efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations have resulted in notable successes by capturing or killing senior cartel leaders such as El Chapo, the security situation remains highly volatile.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker discusses the ongoing security challenges in Mexico despite successes against drug cartels.

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