Discovery of bones and shoes at suspected cartel "extermination center" sparks protests in Mexico
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Protesters gathered across Mexico on Saturday to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.
Demonstrations took place in the western state of Jalisco, where the remains were found, and in cities across the country, including the capital Mexico City, Tijuana, Veracruz and San Luis Potosi, according to AFP journalists and local press reports.
Families searching for some of the more than 100,000 people missing in Mexico discovered the bodies on March 5 at a ranch where forced recruits are thought to have been held.
Mexico is handing over one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives to the United States after his arrest in Veracruz, officials said.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued Tuesday that he remains the "best leader for the Senate" despite backlash from some Democrats over his decision to allow a Republican-led measure to advance, avoiding a government shutdown.