Forensic workers inspect the body of a man gunned down in the border city of Ciudad Juarez Aug 5. Mexican drug gangs are killing rivals in record numbers as troops struggle to contain violence in a setback for the government and a worry for U.S. President Barack Obama in his visit to Mexico. Photograph by: Alejandro Bringas, ReutersDrug Killings Soar As Obama Heads To Mexico Summit -- Reuters
* Obama visits Mexico as drug violence rages
* More than 13,000 killed since late 2006
* U.S. drug war efforts still lacking, Mexico says
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Mexican drug gangs are killing rivals in record numbers in a major setback for the government, which will seek more support from U.S. President Barack Obama when he visits the country this weekend.
Severed heads, burned bodies, daylight shootouts and dead children are daily fare from Mexico's Caribbean to its desert border with the United States, even as army generals pour soldiers and elite police onto city streets.
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Shootouts in Mexico leave at least 12 dead -- Yahoo News/AP
Teen's throat slit, 10 others killed in Mexico attacks -- Canada.com
17 slaughtered in Mexico border attacks -- ABC News (Australia)
Drug gang violence intensifies in Mexico -- Sydney Morning Herald
Mexico's rightDispute over s record could slow aid -- Chicago Tribune
US drug aid to Mexico faces delay -- BBC
US wants quick release of Mexico anti-drug aid -- AFP
Mexico rebuffs charges of abuse by army in drug war -- Reuters