Mexican government
moving away from war on drugs focus, and this may impact US relations.
"That strategy was on display this week when the Interior Ministry
announced that U.S. federal law enforcement agencies will no longer be
allowed to work directly with its police and intelligence departments
but must go through the ministry itself. The move is part of several
aimed at preventing crime rather than undertaking large-scale operations
to eliminate the drug kingpins who are a primary concern of the United
States. "
More independence from the US would be good for Mexico, but things aren't going to get better because...
"Some observers, including Hope, say Peña Nieto's plans to combat crime –
such as boosting social programs and crime prevention and creating a
10,000-member militarized police – have yet to be implemented.
Meanwhile, Mexico newspapers report that villagers in some states are
forming armed self-defense groups to defend their homes and families and
businesses."
The police state is not the solution. It's the problem.
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