Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Culiacán, capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, to demand an end to the violence that has plagued the region.
The protests were directed against the local drug cartel, responsible for much of the violence in the state.
The war between armed groups has already caused approximately 3,000 deaths over a period of two years.
The demonstration reflects the growing discontent of the local population with the security situation in the region.
The population of Sinaloa faces a serious security crisis, with thousands of deaths attributed to the war between factions of the local cartel. The protests demonstrate the popular pressure on authorities to find solutions, in a context of violence that directly affects local communities.
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