The challenges of the Mexican government are so immense when it comes to battling the powerful drug cartels. For one, the cartels have so much money that they have been able to pay off judges and cops and prosecutors. And it’s not isolated, it’s systemic. By Marc Lacey New York Times REYNOSA, Mexico — An…
The paper’s editorial calls for action now to take on the violent Mexican drug cartels that pose great dangers to the U.S. Sec. of Defense Robert Gates said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press that the U.S. is in a position to help Mexico with training, resources, surveillance and intelligence. Well, no better time than…
Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano recognizes the threat of violence from the Mexican drug war poses for the U.S., particularly for border states like Texas and Arizona. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Aiding the Mexican government’s fight against drug cartels is a top priority that demands the “utmost attention” of…
As long as there’s a demand, the drug cartels will find innovative ways to get the drugs into the U.S. Here’s the latest example of that. By Solomon Moore New York Times TUCSON — Drug smugglers parked a car transport trailer against the Mexican side of the border one day in December, dropped a ramp…
