Marguerite Cawley
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 08:45
The mention of death squads is also of interest. There have been recent reports of a resurgence of La Sombra Negra -- a death squad primarily active in the 1990s -- as well as the emergence of other groups involving security forces.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 06:55
If the MS13 is increasing its presence in Mexico's southern border region, this could be another indication of increasing transnational reach.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 09:18
Another, and perhaps even more apt, metaphor used to describe drug trade movements as a result of security force operations is that of the "hydra effect:" when one "head" (a capo, production zone or drug route) is cut off, two more grow back to take its place.
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 07:17
Authorities in Guatemala have discovered what they describe as the second biggest methamphetamine laboratory found in the country so far, in a case likely linked to the migration south of Mexico's biggest meth producer: the Sinaloa Cartel.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 08:28
Rosario is perhaps the city that best exemplifies the development of the domestic drug trade, which has sparked an explosion of violence.
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 06:53
In Latin America these concerns center largely on a lack of regulation or civilian oversight over the use of unarmed drones
Friday, April 18, 2014 - 07:19
While people commonly associate drones with extrajudicial killings, in this region unregulated use raises a different set of issues regarding human rights and sovereignty.
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 00:00
Leonhart's explicit focus on Mexican organizations -- as well as her demonization of the legalization move -- reeks of political bias.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Authorities in Mexico have arrested a man they claim is a leader and founder of the Gulf Cartel, signaling another blow to a group that has already been weakened by infighting and arrests.