Lima Mayor Battles Peru’s Worst Drug Gangs

December 30, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Capital Lima mayor fights Peru’s worst drug gangs and criminals in familiar Latin American story: Peru gang violence has roots in US drug laws and prisons

Peru: Lima’s progressive mayor vs. gangster order

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Mayor Susana Villaran has battled rats, tax cheats and chaotic streets of Peruâs capital. Now gangsters are attempting to bring her down. Simeon Tegel LIMA, Peru — When Susana Villaran was unexpectedly elected mayor of Lima, few believed she would make headway in the urgent task.

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Capital Lima mayor fights Peru’s worst drug gangs and criminals in familiar Latin American story: Peru gang violence has roots in US drug laws and prisons

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