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Thugs

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Like a lot of Mexican towns, Florencia has had its share of problems dealing with drug gangs. That is until recently, when new narcos rolled into town telling residents that they were there to liberate them. They promised that people would live in peace and tranquility. And so far, it’s working. As long as the narcos are on the streets with guns, people feel safe. That and other stories of thugs.