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What Is Violence?
Violence is a subject covered in depth across 3 podcast episodes in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About Violence
- 1.Mexico's most powerful drug kingpin, Ruben N, known as El Mencho or Eleno, was reportedly killed in a military operation.
- 2.Following the operation, violent clashes erupted across Mexico, with criminal groups burning cars and trucks to block roads.
- 3.The U.S. State Department issued a warning for Americans in Mexico to shelter in place due to the unrest.
- 4.Explosions and black smoke were observed rising over Puerto Vallarta, a resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast.
- 5.Mexican military personnel conducting the operation were attacked during their efforts to capture the cartel leader.
- 6.An Iranian official issued a directive to "make an example" of anyone speaking out against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to ensure perpetual silence.