Mexican gang member in the slums of Juarez, Mexico

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A young man dressed in gang colors, in one of the poorest slums of Juarez, Mexico January 15, 2009. The ongoing drug war has already claimed more than 40 people since the start of the year. More than 1600 people were killed in Juarez in 2008, making Juarez the most violent city in Mexico.

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Size: 3328px × 4992px
Location: Juarez, Mexico
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License: Licensed
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