The Mexican government is already grappling with challenges like U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed import tax and border wall threatening its economy, straining resources to combat organized crime. The Failure Of MilitarizationDuarte came into power amid a major shift in law enforcement strategies to eradicate organized crime. This military strategy was implemented without coordination or approval from local or regional authorities, leaving them susceptible to criminal influence, the International Crisis Group report explains. “The armed forces do not have the necessary sensitivity to deal with citizens,” he told the International Crisis Group. But his first 10 days in office were marred by 40 killings tied to organized crime ― half allegedly committed by Veracruz state forces.

Source: Huffington Post March 03, 2017 22:30 UTC