Miguel Tinker Salas: Collapse of traditional economy created the space for the cartels to grow.
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War on drugs and Mexico’s demise
Tinker Salas Pt2: US-funded militarization didn’t stop Colombian drug trade, and won’t in Mexico either
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Motherboard – Colombian Narcosubs
Mexico City on lockdown to slow swine flu spread
Red State Update: Legalize Drugs, Save Mexico
Obama and US commander discuss military intervention in Mexico
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