The town was caught in the crossfire of a drug cartel war and it also became well-known for its high murder rate.

But the success of the local football team saved the day.

FC Juarez’s on-the-pitch fortunes have lifted the doom and gloom and crimes rates have fallen.

Los Bravos is now the pride of the footballing city.

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