December 27, 1920, California – While El Paso is waging a lone battle against the vices of Juarez, a notorious Mexican city just across the Rio Grande from Texas, California is taking up a fight against Tijuana, its counterpart on the Mexican border. This ‘Pest Hole’ on the Mexican border has long been a haven for criminals and outlaws, luring in unsuspecting American tourists and locals with promises of lawlessness and debauchery.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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