01/26/14 (written by gomeznathalie) — The Mexican penitentiary system has been in the news lately, with reports coming out the past few months with claims of ‘self-governance’ in prisons, prison …
CNDH releases report amid prison violence and instability Read More »
01/25/14 — A Mexican Supreme Court (Suprema Corte de Justicia Nacional, SCJN) ruling on January 16 has raised concern among human rights advocates about the protection of citizens’ right to …
Mexican Supreme Court approves cell phone tracking without a warrant Read More »
01/24/14 — Nine Mexican cities are listed among the 50 most violent cities in the world in 2013, according to a recent study by the Mexican organization Security, Justice, and …
Report on 50 most violent cities worldwide includes nine Mexican cities Read More »
01/20/14 — As part of the federal government’s attempt to retake control and provide security to southern Michoacán, an ongoing operation has led to the arrest of multiple high-ranking members …
01/20/14 (written by petrichk) — The disappearance of a Mexican journalist and the recent claims of journalist censorship in the nation’s capital have highlighted the continued vulnerability of the Mexican …
Mexican journalists continue to face risks in their reporting Read More »
01/19/14 (written by cmolzahn) — Almost a year after they began to appear in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacán to counter the influence of the Knights Templar (Caballeros Templarios) …
The Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted on January 16, 2014 a workshop with leading policy analysts from the United States and Mexico entitled “The …
01/16/14 — National and international human rights advocates are applauding the Mexican government’s recent efforts made in a landmark case involving human rights violations by the Mexican military. Four suspects …
01/16/14 – On January 16, Justice in Mexico’s David Shirk and Octavio Rodriguez joined a group of experts on Mexico to brief staffers from the U.S. Senate and the House …
Briefings at the Senate and the House of Representatives Read More »
On January 13, Justice in Mexico Director David Shirk was featured on the television show “Real News” during an interview with host Ellison Barber, which he discussed the implications that …
Cartel profits go up in smoke: Interview with David Shirk Read More »
