Mexico crisis: protests over missing students continue

Anger over government links with drug gangs and mass disappearances could threaten the presidency

Mexico drug protests
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Demonstrators have set fire to the state assembly building in the south-western Mexican state of Guerrero, as nationwide protests against the government's alleged involvement with criminal gangs continue.

Over 1,000 masked protesters, including teachers and students, stormed the state capital Chilpancingo, throwing rocks and petrol bombs at police. According to officials, three police officers and two journalists were injured.

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