Michoac谩n Fights Back: Crime and Response in Mexico
As Mexico鈥檚 president Enrique Pe帽a Nieto begins his second year in office, the country is facing rising security concerns brought about by armed vigilantes in the southwest state of Michoac谩n. These groups are increasingly militarized to the point they are willing to engage in gun battles with organized crime for control of cities. While the government has agreed to work with them in a limited capacity, it is unclear what their role will be, or how they fit into Mexico鈥檚 fight against organized crime.
In this Ground Truth Briefing, Mexico experts on the ground discuss these events.
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The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis T茅llez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more