Whack-a-mole: Mexico Seeks Lessons From Colombia's War On FARC

Maybe if the mole whackers just try harder...

Mexico Seeks Lessons From Colombia's War On FARC : NPR: "There are many ways that Mexico is different from Colombia –- most importantly there's no rebel army trying to overthrow the state. Yet, Mexico's violence is spiraling out of control, as it was in Colombia 20 years ago when Medellin cartel leader Pablo Escobar was at the height of his powers. There are other similarities, too: One is that the narcos in Mexico are increasingly starting to control territory and ambush Mexican forces.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos told NPR that Colombia can provide training in intelligence gathering. It can also help to better prepare Mexican investigators and court officials for drug cases.

'We don't want to sound like we know it all, because we are constantly learning, because these people are constantly adapting to new circumstances,' he said. 'But what we can do is work together in order to help in this very difficult situation that Mexico is going through.'" Jan. 2, 2011