![]() political elites (and relatedly, Mexican elites) to address dynamic and disruptive challenges in Latin America and related regions of the United States. The key argument is that militarization is not an omniscient, omnipotent control strategy, but rather a repetitive and somewhat clumsy template used by U.S. In the course of covering the international drug scene for 10 years for Newsweek (she is now with Time ) Shannon. The article closes by asking whether militarization serves social control, and if so, how coherent and cohesive it is. Viking Books, 21.95 (528pp) ISBN 978-6-0. ![]() militarization of the border is also considered, especially intensive surveillance and intelligence analysis in the framework of national security. The human rights consequences of this intervention are reviewed, as well as the involvement of the United States in Plan Mérida. Then, militarization on the Mexican side of the border is examined, in particular the extreme intervention of the military since the 2006 Calderón presidency. The widespread, sloppy use of militarization concerning this region requires initial careful definitional comments. "Fast-paced and meticulously documented.reads like a thriller."Link: The U.S.-Mexico border is a site of extensive militarization in both countries, although the direct intervention of the military and military-like police agencies is greater in Mexico than in the United States. ![]() "A breathtaking, behind-the-scenes look at one of the major problems of our time" ![]() And you'll witness the harrowing murder of Enrique ("Kiki") Camarena, a dedicated agent who tried, against all odds, to secure one victory in this endless war. In Desperados you'll learn firsthand about the isolation, vulnerability, and courage of DEA agents in Latin America. Swaggering, flamboyant drug lords who rule over immense empires įederal police and government officials who are silent partners in the vicious drug trade Ī CIA locked in a unholy relationship with the Mexican security police The Regan administration's duplicitous and ambivalent fight against narcotics. ![]() READ THE CAMARENA STORY AND FIND OUT WHY THE DRUG TRADE IS KILLING US.ĭesperados takes you to the front line of the drug wars. ![]()
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