Charles Bowden on Mexico's Dirty War Against Drugs

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, SHARIF ABDEL KOUDDOUS | Aug. 11, 2009 (News Analysis)

Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy blocked the release of a State Department report affirming that Mexico has respected human rights in its fight against drug cartels. Leahy’s move holds up more than $100 million in US aid. The money has been delayed under a law linking 15 percent of US funding to Mexico under the Merida Initiative to Mexico’s record on human rights. On Monday, President Obama praised the Mexican government for its handling of the drug ... Full Story »

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The status of human rights protection is reported, especially in the face of Leahy holding up funds.

The U.S. support of militarization of Mexico is a major problem for human rights in Mexico and immigration in the U.S.

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