Narcotics-Fueled Violence in Mexico: Crisis for the United States?

Abstract

Since 2005, violent crime in Mexico has greatly increased. The United States has a vast interest in the stability and security of Mexico due to proximity, a shared land border and a high volume of economic trade between the two countries. The problem has become deeply rooted in Mexican society. Border States are requesting federal support to contain the violence on the Mexican side of the border. This Strategy Research Project reviews some of the challenges associated with the complex problem of narcotics and illegal trade in relation to current policy of the United States. The Merida Initiative is an on-going program that provides support to the Mexican government. There are several areas of risk and concern with the initiative, to include funding and implementation. Cooperation between the United States and Mexico will be critical to reducing the violence and disrupting the illegal trade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA542913

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Lengel

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • Societies
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Northern Command
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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