Killings since 2008 2009 death toll past 1,607 killed in 2008 . Killings increased as Felipe Calderon and Juarez drug cartels began turf war in the weekend pushed . In response , President Felipe Calderon sent federal troops to patrol the city . MEXICO CITY , Mexico ( CNN ) -- 1,607 killed in 2009 drug-cartel violence in Mexico , says newspaper .
Killings since 2008 2009 death toll past 1,607 killed in 2008 . Killings increased as Felipe Calderon and Juarez drug cartels began turf war in the weekend pushed . In response , President Felipe Calderon sent federal troops to patrol the city . 1,607 killed in 2009 drug-cartel violence in Mexico , says newspaper .