It has become clear that ex-FARC rebels are now working for the Mexican drug trafficking groups. This information represents a complex for the Mexican and other regional authorities. Clearly, these groups are exploiting the unexpected consequences of the Colombian Peace Agreement.
AMLO’s Vision for Mexico: Combating Corruption, Revitalizing Agriculture, and Seeking Peace with Cartels
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has been described as the last hope for Mexico, a nation facing unprecedented levels of violence from a military conflict against transnational criminal groups. In this climate, AMLO has endorsed a progressive and revolutionary political platform for his presidential campaign, representing a potential reversal of Mexico's crisis. One of AMLO's... Continue Reading →
Guerrero’s Struggle: Violence, Journalism, and the Quest for Change
One of the states with the highest levels of violence in Mexico is Guerrero. Located in the southern region of the nation, Guerrero presents precarious conditions for the upcoming democratic elections. This state's condition stems from the ongoing conflict between drug cartels, self-defense groups, and local authorities. Despite the grim outlook, there are signs that... Continue Reading →
Mexican Drug Cartels Expand Operations to Illegal Gasoline Extraction: A New Challenge for Authorities
The Mexican government continues its conflict against drug trafficking groups. Over the last decade, this conflict has intensified as these criminal syndicates adapt their operations to the nation's political and economic environment. During this period, Mexican authorities have been combating individuals responsible for the illegal extraction of gasoline. These groups are solidifying their economic stability... Continue Reading →
Complex Dynamics of Arming Mexican Drug Cartels: International Involvement and Internal Challenges
Several actors are contributing to the armament of drug trafficking groups in Mexico. This condition complicates the elimination of these criminal groups.
Declassified U.S. Report Reveals Harsh Realities of Central American Migration Through Mexico
The massacre of 72 migrants from Central America in mexico was facilitaed by the application of different policies.
How the United States Created Los Zetas
The United States contributed to the development of Los Zetas with the adoption of inadequate policies.
Ernesto Zedillo’s Presidency: The Beginning of Political Reform and the End of PRI Dominance in Mexico
During the 1990s, Mexico faced severe economic challenges, corruption scandals, and social uprisings. In 1994, the Peso collapsed, leading to economic chaos, and a guerrilla uprising began in Chiapas. Amid these crises, President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon took office (1994-2000), and his term was defined by how he addressed these significant issues. Zedillo's presidency... Continue Reading →
Pinochet’s Secret Police: The Consolidation of Power in Chile
A brief history of Pinochet's secret police. The information came out of the The Pinochet's File by the author Peter Kornbluh.
Fujimori’s Forced Sterilization Program: The Cry for Justice
Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori organized a program of sterilization that affected more than 300,000 women.