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Zacatecas senator takes a leave of absence on allegations of family drug-ties
Ricardo Monreal Ávila, former-governor of Zacatecas (1998-2004), took leave of his senatorial position in response to charges that his brother, Cándido, is involved in drug trafficking. Rumors about the Monreal …
Former-Mexican President de la Madrid issues allegations of corruption; later retracts statements
Former-Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado (1982-88) expressed his disappointment with his successor, Carlos Salinas de Gortarí (1988-1994), in an interview that he gave to talk show host Carmen …
U.S. Congress continues to be at odds over Mérida Initiative funding
As of May 15, the two chambers of the U.S. Congress were far from reconciled as to appropriations for Mexico as part of the Merida Initiative, the planned 3-year, $1.6 …
Armed commando frees 53 prisoners from Zacatecas prison
In the early hours of Saturday May 16, an armed group entered the prison in Cineguillas, Zacatecas, and freed 53 prisoners without firing a shot. According to governor Amalia García, …
‘Narcolists’ lead to the arrest of 37 Policemen in Monterrey
Elements of the Army, the Federal Police and the State Agency of Investigation arrested at least 37 police officers yesterday from four corporations in the state for allegedly appearing on …
With violence down in Ciudad Juárez, police reform enters spotlight
In a visit to Chihuahua to talk with local and military officials about the security situation in the state, Pres. Calderón acknowledged that the Mexican military is key in confronting …
Congress makes ground on legislation regarding drug possession, asset forfeiture, arms smuggling and federal police powers
The Mexican Congress passed a flurry of legislation in the waning days of April defining terms for drug prosecutions, asset forfeiture laws, and surveillance powers for federal police. The rapidity …
Senate postpones discussion on Calderón’s most recent security initiatives
The Senate has decided to postpone its debate over public security proposals recently sent by Pres. Calderón until after the June elections. The proposals seek to reform the penal code …
“Narco-banners” appear in at least 14 states
So-called “narco-banners” were hung in cities throughout Mexico in mid-May, including the border states of Chihuahua, Tamaulipas, and Sonora, the Pacific state of Guerrero, and the Gulf state of Veracruz. …
Cartel violence levels off nationwide, though already nearing 2007 numbers; alleged cartel operators continue to fall
After a sharp downswing in cartel-related slayings or ejecuciones in reported in April’s news report, such killings have leveled off since our last reporting period, according to Reforma’s Ejecutometro 2009. …