Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Foreign Policy

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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