Drug King Pin Dies In Battle With Mexican Soldiers

by Jason Beaubien, NPR

Mexican troops have scored one of their biggest victories to date in their war on drug cartels. In a more than two-hour battle, Mexican troops killed the boss of drug bosses, Arturo Beltran Leyva. Observers fear Leyva's death will lead to more killings as others battle for control of the cartel.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, December 18, 2009