Dudley AlthausJanuary 17, 2014 09:03 Born in Mexico but raised in barrios of Southern California, these rifle-slinging fighters are holding down the front line in Michoacan’s battle against a ruthless meth gang. NUEVA ITALIA, Mexico — Moises Verduzco says… Read More ›
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This map could mean militia mayhem for Mexico
Many say armed self-defense groups are filling a vacuum left by a near-absent government, becoming Mexico’s next big security challenge. Self-defense groups have surged in western Mexico’s Michoacan state, fighting gangs in at least 70 communities in 25 municipalities…. Read More ›
Mexican vigilantes take on drug cartels – and worry authorities / Fear ‘undeclared civil war’
Militias spring up across Mexico to defend communities but authorities fear ‘rebel force’ and an ‘undeclared civil war’ Jo Tuckman in Tixtla The Guardian, Monday 28 October 2013 15.43 EDT Self-defence forces gather near Buenavista in Michoacan, Mexico, part of… Read More ›
In tense Mexico state, vigilantes refuse to drop guns
22 May 2013 COALCOMAN, Mexico (AFP) Farmers wearing bulletproof jackets and toting assault rifles ride in pick-up trucks emblazoned with the word “self-defense” to protect this rural western Mexico town from the Knights Templar drug cartel. The federal government deployed… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 