Daily Archives: January 2, 2013

I thought we were taking down the drug lords

Mexico’s President Alters Tactics Against Drug Crimes Mexico’s new attorney general says there are now 60 to 80 drug cartels operating in the country, a sharp rise from the 10 that existed when outgoing President Calderon took office in 2006. … Continue reading

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The drug war is good for business

Sales of armored cars soars 10% in Mexico as drug wars escalate Sales of armored cars in Mexico were up 10 percent in 2012 from the previous year, according to the Mexican Automotive Armour Association. Of a total of 3102 … Continue reading

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