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Violence in Mexico reached unprecedented levels in 2019 revealing the deadly power of the cartels, and the weakness of the state.
In a country where more than 90% of crimes go unsolved, searching for truth and justice can make you a target. Civilians, journalists and politicians have been intimidated, killed or have disappeared.
We sent VICE News correspondent Gianna Toboni to investigate the roots of this spiraling murder rate and meet the people who refuse to be silenced.