That does not mean that there exists a policy to foment drug trafficking to attract the capital it produces, ... but there are real incentives that go beyond corruption, that stop authorities from fighting it.
With the successful dismantling of some of the biggest cartels in Colombia, it was only natural that the Mexicans, who had for years had close contacts with the Colombians and knew the routes and the business, would take over, ... Now, they are fighting among themselves.
The fact that Vicente Fox not only won by a wide margin in a clean election, but also represents another party different from the PRI makes him a more reliable partner,
With all the money and power of the drug cartels, it was inevitable the AFI would become corrupted.
Unfortunately, corruption seems to be part of our DNA.
This is very serious, whether they were military or not, because someone should have detected them.
Illegal immigrants are afraid to send in personal data as they can't be sure in whose hands it will end up ... and this may well have had an impact.
In terms of Mexican nationalism it contributes a lot to the feeling of self, and contributes to that sense of pride.
If he doesn't win votes from the left and center, he won't win it on the PAN base alone.