Mexico Drug War Murder Data Mapped
Murders in Mexico's drug wars have been detailed in a huge new release of crime data.
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Surprise – Drug War Now Killing More People Than War in Afghanistan
More people were killed in prohibition-related violence in Mexico last year than died in the war in Afghanistan, according to year-end reports from both countries.
Mexico’s Army Wages Futile War on Drugs and Citizens
Mexico's military continues to wage an ineffective war against the narcotics cartels while allegations of abuse of citizens at the hands of the army have soared.
Prohibition of Marijuana is Responsible for Much of the Gang Violence in Vancouver and Elsewhere
While reasons for gang affiliation are complex, there is no arguing that urban gangs and organized crime groups derive their primary source of revenue from the trade in illegal drugs.
Mexico: More Than 12,000 Dead in Drug Wars This Year
More than 12,000 people have died this year in Mexico's drug war and the number could be higher, officials said.
US Has Lost Faith in Mexico’s Ability to Win Drugs War, WikiLeaks Cables Show
American diplomats paint scathing picture of Mexican army, branding it as unfit to combat drug traffickers
Mexican Female Police Chief Shot Dead
A Mexican woman police chief who vowed to take on drug cartels has been shot dead after only two months in the job.
20-year-old Woman Becomes Top Cop in Violent Mexican Municipality
Some headlines are hailing her as the bravest woman in Mexico. Marisol Valles Garcia, all of 20 years old, says she's just tired of everyone being afraid.
Mexico’s Plague of Police Corruption
Despite millions in U.S. aid, forces continue to be outgunned, overwhelmed — and often purchased outright — by gangsters.
Mexico: US Wavers in Drug War With California Pot Vote
President Felipe Calderon said Thursday that a California ballot measure to legalize marijuana represents hypocrisy in U.S. drug policy for encouraging consumption while at the same time demanding that Mexico and other countries crack down on drug trafficking.
