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In Guatemala and Mexico, Two Very Different Responses to Piracy

By Ximena Enríquez

Sometimes governments act to stop piracy. Sometimes they don't. Here are two stories that show very different outcomes.

This article is adapted from AQ’s print issue on piracy

Sometimes governments act to stop piracy. Sometimes they don't. Here are two stories that show very different outcomes. 

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