Mexican drug violence is on the rise from a high last year of 6000. As drugs are shipped north, the United States trafficks arms and money south of the border, providing funds and power to cartels. A recent clash as a cartel attempted to take over the small town of Villa Amuhalda, the government was forced to intervene. 21 were killed in the fighting, and two tons of marijuana were seized. The drug trade amounts to a total of 14 billion a year, with corrupt ties to local government and increased crimerates. Kidnappings and shootouts frighten the populace into submission and prevent true engagement with the regime.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/02/11/eveningnews/main4794054.shtml
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