Federal police stand guard in Apatzingan, in Mexico's Michoacan state. At least 11 people were confirmed killed in battles that began Wednesday, including five federal police officers and an 8-month-old. (Reuters)
Mexico's Drug War: Number Of Dead Passes 30,000 -- BBC
More than 30,000 people have died in drug-related violence in Mexico since President Felipe Calderon took office four years ago, the government says.
Almost 12,500 have been killed so far this year, a sharp increase on 2009.
Mexico's attorney-general said the number of deaths was "regrettable", but showed that the security forces were having success in their fight against the drugs gangs.
President Calderon has sent thousands of troops to battle the cartels.
The latest figures were announced by the attorney-general, Arturo Chavez.
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