Cartels’ meth war bloodying once-peaceful state in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In the central Mexico state of Guanajuato, the color of the meth or the markings on the package in an addict’s pocket may determine whether he lives or dies. The Jalisco Cartel sells crystal-clear meth at $2.30 per dose. The home gang, Santa Rosa de Lima, sells cheaper blue-tinged methamphetamines for $1.40. And the rival gangs don’t accept competition in a struggle for control that has turned Guanajuato into one of Mexico’s most blood-drenched states.