Masked Mexican Army Soldier and Federal Police man a random check of vehicles January 15, 2009 in Juarez, Mexico. An 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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Masked Mexican Army Soldier and Federal Police man a random check of vehicles January 15, 2009 in Juarez, Mexico. An 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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Location: Juarez, Mexico
Photo credit: © Richard Ellis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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