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Elissa Slotkin: “This operation was actually significant. Over 70 people died…”

Featuring: Elissa Slotkin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Michigan

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Published | Video Starts at 04:11

Well, with American help and American intelligence, Mexican authorities went after one of the biggest cartels, Jalisco New Generation is their name and their kingpin, a guy named El Mencho. This operation was actually significant. Over 70 people died total, including 25 uniform Mexicans. And in response, this drug cartel instigated violence widespread across Mexico. I think they were active in more than half of the Mexican states. You probably saw some of the videos. (04:11–04:19)

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Asserts that a significant operation against the cartel resulted in over 70 deaths, including 25 Mexican officials.

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