Mexican border city braces for troop patrols

Saturday, March 7, 2009

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- The mayor of the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez told residents Friday to prepare for a monthslong presence of army troops, but said the arrival of thousands of soldiers had already reduced killings by almost 90 percent.

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