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Marked man in charge of perhaps the most dangerous place on earth, the mayor of juarez torn apart by drug cartels. more than 500 people have been murdered in juarez. drug lords have warned the mayor he may be next. they've given him two weeks to leave office, tonight this is deadline. for our "crime and punishment report." here's gary tuchman. the mayor juarez, mexico hates the drug cartels, the city with the highest murder rate in the world. the cartels want him gone, permanently. >> the threats are real, they're not just intimidating, they're real, and i have to take it very seriously. >> re...

Deadline. here's gary tuchman. >> reporter: the mayor of juarez, mexico it has the drug cartels that turned the city sa into a dangerous and violent place, the city with the highest murder rate in the world. the cartels want him gone permanently. >> the threats are real. they're not just intimidating, they're real. i have to take it very seriously. >> reporte >> reporter: mayor jose ferriz was told if he didn't quit his job by today, he would be assassinated. a bloody animal head came with a note. >> i know i have a lot of people who not only don't like me but would like to do something to me....

I have to take it very seriously >> reporter: mayor jose ferriz was told if he didn't quit his job by today, he would be assassinated. for added emphasis, a bloody animal head came with the note. >> i know i have a lot of people who not only don't like me but would like to do something to me. >> reporter: that's why his driver carries and automatic rifle with him at all times. in public, like at this patriotic celebration, the mayor has elaborate security and he's not backing down. not only does he continue to appear at public events, he talks a lot about how the bad guys have ruined his city....