1. Hacia una "narcodemocracia" ingobernable.
- Author
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Sermeño, Ángel
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CARTELS , *DRUG laws , *DRUG control ,MEXICAN politics & government, 2000- - Abstract
The article discusses the effects of drug trafficking on Mexican politics and the changes that have been set forth by President Felipe Calderón in order to regain government control of the state. The author focuses on the history of drug trafficking in Mexico and the role of large cartels which have historically received protection from the top of the political class. The article concludes with a discussion on the militarization of Mexico by President Calderón in order to increase public security.
- Published
- 2007