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Felipe Calderon becomes the president.
This is the man who became president of Mexico during 2006. -
A War Begins
Operation Michocan is launched in attempt to stop the "La Famiglia Michoacana" drug cartel. Many people die in the process. -
Operation Baja California arises.
This was another movement to stop the drug trafficking. -
Mexican Singer Sergio Gomes is MURDERED!
After being warned not to play in the city of Morelia, Sergio was murdered by Mexican drug gangs. -
La familia attack on the holidays?!
They launched grenades into the crowd at Morelia, This resulted in the death of 8, and the injuries of over one hundred. -
Drug Related Death Toll
The death toll in Mexico due to drug gang related happenings was roughly 6,290. -
12 Federal Police Officers: DEAD
Their corspes lay stacked along a highway, this being a very evident warning from the La Familia gang. -
Split of the two groups
the Zetas and La Familia were two fast growing drug cartels who were looking to band together to create the ultimate team, but they by now split up, creating tension in Mexico. -
Arresting
The last remaining founding member of the Knights Templar cartel finally meets its fate. Servando Gomez Martinez, "La Tuta," is arrested whilst eating hot dogs. -
Alfredo Beltran Leyva Arrested
Alfredo Beltran was arrested at a Mexican airport and pleads guilty to helping El Chapo ship drugs from South Africa to the U.S.
