The Justice in Mexico Project of the Trans-Border Institute at the University of San Diego has released the monthly news monitor for January 2013. Thanks to the generous support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, we are excited to offer in depth monitoring, research, and analysis of Mexico’s public security, rule of law, and human rights issues.
Highlights from January 2013:
- Drug Violence in Mexico: Data and analysis through 2012
- New U.S. Secretary of State vows to support Mexico, strengthen efforts
- Interior Ministry, Mexican Congress seek to weed out corruption in gaming sector
- Community police groups form in rural Guerrero responding to ongoing criminal activity
- BAJA CALIFORNIA: Other states look to Baja California for example of NSJP implementation
To read the full report, click here.
This report was compiled by TBI Research Associates Cory Molzahn. Direct contributions and edits were made by Kimberly Heinle and Octavio Rodríguez, with research assistance from Margaret Serrano and Ricardo Carmona. The report is coordinated by David A. Shirk, TBI Director, Octavio Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, and Kimberly Heinle, Operations Coordinator. Any opinions expressed in attributions for this summary are those manifested in the media reports and op-ed pieces compiled herein, and not those of the University of San Diego, the Trans-Border Institute, or its sponsors. Please report any questions, corrections, or concerns to [email protected].
The monthly news monitors, as well as the latest drug violence maps, are available on the project website (www.justiceinmexico.org). You can follow the project on Twitter (@JusticeinMexico) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/JusticeinMexico). The database of crime indicators can also be accessed on the TBI website (www.sandiego.edu/tbidata).
