Publications

“Drug Violence in Mexico: Data and Analysis Through 2013” now available

The Justice in Mexico Project (JMP) based at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego is pleased to announce the publication of “Drug …

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News Monitor Vol. 9 No. 3 now available!

The Justice in Mexico Project conducts original research, promotes public discourse, and informs public policies related to rule of law and security issues in Mexico. This academically-based, policy focused program is based at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego, and benefits from the support of university students and volunteers.

Justice in Mexico and the Mexico Institute launch new book, “Building Resilient Communities in Mexico: Civic Responses to Crime and Violence”

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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Special Event: Book Launch, “Building Resilient Communities in Mexico: Civic Response to Crime and Violence”

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.

News Monitor Vol. 9 No. 2 now available!

Highlights from February 2014: “El Chapo” Guzmán arrested in Mexico, Peña Nieto signs new transparency bill into law, Congress approves new unified criminal code in Mexico, Mexican Senate eliminates military jurisdiction for forced disappearances of civilians…