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Puerto Vallarta used for recruitment by Jalisco Cartel

State prosecutor in Jalisco says authorities broke up a fake private security company in Puerto Vallarta that was used to recruit for a drug cartel.

Jalisco state prosecutor, Jesus Eduardo Almaguer, said 13 people were arrested, including a U.S. woman who allegedly led the recruitment effort from the Pacific resort of Puerto Vallarta.

Jalisco Cartel sets fire to Puerto Vallarta banks and gas stations . . .

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