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Drug Mayhem Moves South

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jan 04, 2012
Mexico’s drug violence is spreading into Central American countries that lack the resources to cope with such dire challenges. The region is in danger of reverting back to turmoil.

Commentary

Escape From Mexico

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jun 30, 2010
Is our southern neighbor a failed state? Police can’t protect the population. The higher-ups are sending their families north and out of harm’s way.

Blogs

Mexico’s Drug Violence Is Back in the News

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jul 11, 2011
The carnage rages on. And U.S. policy fuels the fire.

The Mexican Trickle-Down Effect

Ted Galen Carpenter | Dec 22, 2010
Mexico's drug violence spreads throughout Central America, bringing back memories of the bad old days.

Mexican Officials Whistle Past the Graveyard

Ted Galen Carpenter | Oct 25, 2010
Mexico as a failed state is still a possibility, whether or not its ambassador and president want to admit it.
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