Effects Of Insecurity In Mexico

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I’VE HAD ENOUGH OF INSECURITY IN MY COUNTRY.
Nowadays, it is common to hear in the streets or even in the media about how many people complaining about problems related to delinquency due to insecurity, it is a relevant topic to take into consideration because this is as alarming as some years ago.

In Mexico, a further problem is an armed robbery and as a result, the country is well-known for going from bad to worse. If there’s one thing that gets on my nerves, it is people who think that these events are “normal” and for this reason, the government doesn’t work to confront it.

In addition, two months ago when I was walking down the street with my best friend and we were robbed by two men, they took all belongings and as if that weren't

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