26Feb2014
Vigilantes in Mexico Continue to Fight the Cartels for Their Homeland
The Source
The capture of the infamous Joaquin “El Capo” Guzman didn’t happen in a vacuum, rather it has fallen in line with the citizenry’s drive to oust the stranglehold these criminals have on their country.

26Feb2014
Disjointed Land, Sea Interdiction Shows Political Nature of US Drug Policy
InSight Crime
While the United States is increasingly protecting its land borders from drug traffickers with robot technology, coast guard cutbacks are leaving sea lanes unprotected, illustrating the disjointed political nature of the US drug war.

26Feb2014
Venezuelans in Mexico to Protesters at Home: 'You Are Not Alone'
Global Voices
Venezuelans around the world who oppose their government have organized peaceful gatherings to make their voices heard and ensure local governments understand what their compatriots are living through. Mexico has been no exception.

26Feb2014
US Customs Consider Using Facial Recognition, Other Biometrics at US-Mexico Border
KPBS
Customs and Border Protection is considering using biometric technology like facial recognition software on travelers leaving the United States by land.

26Feb2014
Did Guzman Finance Pena Nieto's Campaign? DEA's Ex-Intelligence Director Thinks He Did
Latin Times
The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued a press release this week distancing itself from remarks made by ex-intelligence director Phil Jordan in an interview with Univision shortly after the arrest of Sinaloa cartel drug boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman over the weekend.

26Feb2014
21.5 Billion Dollars Unaccounted During Ex-President Felipe Calderon Tenure
Press TV
In Mexico, new figures show that over 21 billion dollars was unaccounted for during the tenure of ex-president Felipe Calderon.

26Feb2014
Dr. Jose Mireles Returns to Michoacan as Spokesperson for Self-Defense Group
Proceso
Jose Mireles, former spokesperson for the area's self-defense groups, lamented that they have had problems and that some media are "demonizing" members of the self-defense groups.

25Feb2014
Cuban Festival Asks, 'Why Not a Beer or Cocktail With That Cigar?'
Reuters
Cuba's annual cigar festival is telling the world's cigar-smokers it is perfectly fine to enjoy a Havana with a beer or a vodka or a cocktail.


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