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Created: February 12, 2008

Published: March 16, 2008
Tijuana, Baja California United States
SLUG: FO_MEXICOBORDER10 DATE: Feb 12, 2008 PHOTOG: Sarah L. Voisin NEGATIVE NUMBER: 198838 Tijuana, Mexico The number of murders in bordertown's like Tijuana, have drastically increased since last year. In the first two and a half months, more than 90 bodies have been found in Tijuana alone. One source estimates that this is an 87% increase in violence since last year. The drug cartel, corrupt police force, and drug addiction are some of the contributing factors. PICTURED: In the North Zone of downtown Tijuana, Doris Elena Inostroza, 28, grasps her teddybear as she awaits her turn to see a judge. She was brought in on minor drug charges.

by: Sarah L. Voisin The Washington Post