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Territorial control of Mexican cartels (www.descifrandolaguerra.es)
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[โ€“] Hegar@fedia.io 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Rugged mountanious areas are naturally resistant to state control. Afghanistan has the same issue.

It's more expensive, slower and more difficult to extended and maintain domination over a patchwork of mountain valleys and passes than over lowlands.

[โ€“] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 8 points 6 months ago

Sad Welsh noises