WHY ONLY LOPEZ OBRADOR CAN SAVE MEXICO
The next six years of Mexican history may be be critical for its long-term future, as there is much to repair and heal. For this reason, only AMLO can save Mexico, argues British journalist Matt Kennard.
MEXICO: Sexist Violence Invisible in War on Drugs
Violence against women un-noticed and murders unresolved in Mexico's drug war. Calderon's government fails to respond to the human rights violations associated with increased militarisation.
The politics of the drugs war in Mexico
Laura Carlsen analyses the social cost and political implications of the US drugs war in Mexico, which has led to 50,000 deaths since December 2006.
Drugs in Latin America: time for a debate
Javier Farje, from LAB, argues that the debate about the failure of the so-called war on drugs is long overdue.
Mexico 2010: The Spreading Crisis
Fred Rosen discusses the insecurity in Mexico, fueled by powerful drug cartels.
MEXICO: Juárez Residents Fight for Safe Public Spaces
In light of the continuing violence and lack of opportunity in Ciudad Juarez, young people use music and culture to bring people together, combat fear and criticise government policy.
The “war on drugs” is devastating the Amazon
Róger Rumrrill, one of the most important analysts of the Peruvian Amazon explains why the Amazon is suffering the consequences of a failed strategy. In Spanish.
High time to demand peace on drugs
Talli Nauman, from Americas Program, argues that it is time for the USA to completely change its policies on drugs in Latin America.
Chronic violence: the new normal in Latin America
Violence is becoming a perverse 'normality' across the region, argues Tani Adams, a US-Guatemalan anthropologist.
MEXICO: Top Mexican drugs lord killed in fierce gunbattle with military
'Storm Tony', high-profile leader of the Gulf cartel, and four of his gunmen die in attacks by navy special forces and helicopters as the fight against Mexico's drug cartels continues.