Mexican Vigilantes Stand Up Against Crime

The state of Guerrero (which means “warrior“) is one of the poorest in Mexico and the site of some of the worst violence in the battle between the drug cartels and Mexican authorities. As a result of the violence, hundreds of civillians have armed themselves with machetes, rifles, and shotguns, put masks on, and decided to police their own communities, effectively taking justice into their own hands. Check out more VICE documentaries here: Subscribe to VICE here! http://bi
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