The hunt for Mexico's disappeared

For years, as the deadly drug war has continued to rage, Mexico has turned a blind eye to its disappeared

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When his wife and three sons disappeared last year, Jorge Popoca was paralyzed with grief. But when it became clear that the police weren't conducting a real investigation, he says, anger took over. Now Popoca — a wiry farmer with a gruff voice — is determined to learn about the fate of his family and the dozens of others who in recent years have disappeared in southern Mexico.

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