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The Mexican government and the drug cartels that operate throughout Mexico are locked in a battle over control of the country. With the Mexican army fully deployed and often fighting ex-Mexican army special forces working for the cartels, this is, in scope and casualties, truly a civil war.
To date this year, some 3,500 Mexicans have died in this war. In just the first 15 days of October, there were 387 deaths in Mexico City, 178 in the state of Chihuahua and 90 in Baja California – all attributable to the government versus cartel war.
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Stuff your anti-Obama agenda for one second and discuss this with the level of seriousness it deserves.
The GOVERNMENT is doing nothing.
Originally posted by Mayson
I'm not sure that it's accurate to say that it's not in the news. I have two toddlers so I hardly ever watch TV (at least anything that's not "kid friendly") and even I am at least vaguely aware of a drug war in Mexico.
While they promote similar views on "Hispanic identity" and "Hispanic history," the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), and the National Council of La Raza (La Raza) have separate corporate identities and histories. What is unique about both MALDEF and La Raza is that they are the creations of the ford foundation, which remains one of their principal sources of funding.
Ms. Soetoro served as a program officer in Ford Foundation’s Indonesia office focusing on helping women’s rights and microfinance. In her role, she rubbed shoulders with “leaders in the Indonesian human-rights movement, people from women’s organizations, [and] representatives of community groups doing grass-roots
Who do you believe is the problem which is causing this civil war based on your belief?
And also provide some evidence also, it would be greatly appreciated
Originally posted by oozyism
reply to post by jam321
Who do you believe is the problem which is causing this civil war based on your belief?
And also provide some evidence also, it would be greatly appreciated
The Merida Initiative is a multi-year program to provide equipment and training to support law enforcement operations and technical assistance for long-term reform and oversight of security agencies. In 2008, Congress approved an initial $400 million for Mexico and $65 million for Central America, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. In 2009, Congress approved $300 million for Mexico and $110 million for Central America, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. In 2010, $450 million for Mexico and $100 million for Central America has been requested from Congress.
Originally posted by jam321
No use discussing. In no time this thread will be about the borders and illegals and how Obama is doing nothing.
BTW, have you read into how much the US is supporting Mexico in its war against the cartels.
Originally posted by daskakik
On the one hand the US demand leads to the cartels and on the other the US Government is the one funding the fight against drugs.