Security & Strategic Review - July 2005

MEXICO: Despite 'México Seguro', drug-related violence rises

Mexico & Nafta 29 July 2005 Modified: 29 July 2005 310 views

Playing up one aspect of the 'México Seguro' campaign - the drive against the warring drug cartel bosses - in response to vocal US 'concern' about violence on the border has left the results of the other aspect - the drive against the retail end of the drugs trade - looking distinctly underwhelming. To make matters worse, the drug-related violence has actually continued to rise.

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