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Mexican Federal Judge shot and killed while jogging in the city of Metepec
Mexican Federal Judge Vicente Antonio Bermúdez Zacarías was shot and killed while jogging in the city of Metepec on October 17, 2016.
Attack on Military Convoy Leaves Six Dead in Sinaloa
10/11/2016 (written by lcalderon) — During the dawn hours of September 30th, a military convoy was ambushed by a heavily armed group of organized crime members. The convoy was in charge of …
Hoover Institution report analyzes successful security strategies in Mexico
10/05/16 (written by kheinle) — A report released in late August by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University provides an in depth look at security strategies in Mexico, an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about a country embroiled in crime and violence for years.
Open Society Justice Initiative report details crimes against humanity in Mexico
10/03/16 (written by kheinle) — A report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative in June 2016 provides a scathing overview of crimes against humanity being committed in Mexico. The report, Undeniable Atrocities: Confronting Crimes Against Humanity in Mexico, finds that not only have crimes against humanity occurred, but also that those responsible, namely the Mexican government and the Zetas criminal organization, have not been held accountable.
Justice in Mexico and UNAM School of Law co-host second International Symposium on Oral Adversarial Justice Systems in Mexico City
On September 8-9, Justice in Mexico’s Oral Advocacy Skill-building Immersion Seminar (OASIS) co-hosted the International Symposium on Oral Adversarial Justice Systems with the National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Law (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM) School of Law in Mexico City. Over 500 students, faculty, and community members and officials attended to learn about the successes, challenges, and next steps for Mexico’s comprehensive justice reform.
Mayors Targeted in Recent Homicides: Octavio Rodríguez and David Shirk share insights with Latin American Advisor
9/6/16 —Less than two months ago, on July 23, two of Mexico’s mayors and one vice mayor were killed in seemingly unrelated attacks. The first case is of Ambrosio Soto …
UNAM Law School Participants Complete OASIS San Francisco Study Trip
8/22/16 (written by msmith) —From August 1 to August 12, seven faculty members and four students from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Law School were selected to participate in the third …
Fighting escalates between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
08/29/16 (written by kheinle) — The turf battle between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel has heated up recently. The rivalry …
U.S. Congress reacts to human rights concerns in Mexico
08/16/16 (written by kheinle) — Human rights concerns in Mexico have prompted the U.S. Congress to urge the State Department to take action. A letter sent August 9 sponsored by …
Former Governor sues Mexican academic and activist Sergio Aguayo for editorial
8/9/16 — On July 15th, renowned Mexican journalist and social activist, Sergio Aguayo, was sued by former Governor of Coahuila and former President of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Partido Revolucionario Institucional, …