03/27/14 (written by callison) — The number of mass graves found in Mexico over the past few months continues to rise, with several new graves discovered in February and March …
Edited by David A. Shirk, Duncan Wood, and Eric Olson “Building Resilient Communities in Mexico: Civic Responses to Crime and Violence,” offers concrete policy options for government leaders in Mexico and …
03/25/14 — University of San Diego’s Justice in Mexico Project and the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute are pleased to announce the publication of “Building Resilient Communities in Mexico: Civic …
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03/25/14 — University of San Diego’s Justice in Mexico Project and the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute are pleased to announce the publication of “Building Resilient Communities in Mexico: Civic …
In light of recent concerns about the desperate measures taken by vigilantes and armed self defense groups in rural Mexico, this new book provides a timely effort to evaluate the constructive responses of Mexican society in the face of years of crime and violence, bringing together experts from the United States and Mexico to consider a variety of related issues. The event will feature presentations by several of the book’s contributing authors.
German newscast Deutsche Welle Online for Latin America recently featured Justice in Mexico Director David Shirk in its online article, “Peña Nieto minimiza problema de la seguridad.” The article looks at …
03/19/14 (written by dsánchez) — The recent arrest of Hipólito Mora Chávez, the leader of the self-defense groups (grupos de autodefensa) in La Ruana, Michoacán, adds to the already precarious …
Self-defense group leader detained for alleged involvement in murder of “El Pollo” Read More »
03/10/14 — Mexico’s federal government has confirmed the death of Nazario Moreno González, “El Chayo,” one of the alleged leaders of the notorious Knights Templar (Caballeros Templarios) criminal organization. El …
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03/09/14 (written by callison) — The former governor of Tamaulipas, Tomás Yarrington, who is wanted in the United States for charges of racketeering and money laundering, has suffered a substantial …
Federal judge denies Tomás Yarrington injunction, former Tamaulipas governor at large Read More »
03/08/14 (written by dsánchez) — On Wednesday, February 26, just four days after the arrest of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, more than 2,000 demonstrators took to the streets of …
Civilians protest to show support of “El Chapo” following his arrest Read More »
