Corruption

Mexico's government has admitted the drug cartels have infiltrated a variety of police systems in the country. LA Times has the article:

"Mexico acknowledges drug gang infiltration of police"
By Tracy Wilkinson
October 28, 2008

Reporting from Mexico City -- In a damning blow to its fight against drug traffickers, the Mexican government Monday acknowledged severe penetration of a top law enforcement agency by a vicious gang that may even have bought intelligence on U.S. operations from renegade employees.

At least 35 officials and agents from an elite unit within the federal attorney general's office have been fired or arrested in an investigation that began July 31 following tips from an informer.

Read Full Article LA Times

Posted by Phoenix Light Rail Accident Attorney