mkshawn Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Worthy of a second read http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18396739 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 A problem with articles like this is they present information was fact (I guess i should include all media). The article says: According to the latest analysis by the Trans-Border Institute, drug-related homicides were down by some 19% compared with the same time last year Where are the facts to support that information. The answer is - they don't exist. The other day I read something that said the Zeta's said that the number of killings should be 100,000 not 50,000. Mexico has long had a problem with transparency - As I recall, Chapala failed the test. What they should have said: reported drug-related homicides Lacking that - Not balanced in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satnrose Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think you read an article from Zeta magazine, MMax, which has no affiliation with the Zetas. It's a good article. At least they offer some insight as to why Mexico releases conflicting stats regarding the death tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro malo Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Excellent BBC article! By the way "satnrose", sure do appreciate the no nonsense accuracy you bring to these posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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