Jun 22, 2011

Movement for Peace with Justice: Poet to meet with Mexico's president, demand new drug war strategy

Poet to meet with Mexico's president, demand new drug war strategy - CNN.com: "A Mexican poet who leads a popular anti-violence movement will demand a change in the nation's crime-fighting strategy when he meets with President Felipe Calderon this week, activists said.

Poet Javier Sicilia and other members of his group will request specific responses about modifying Mexico's approach to national security, human rights advocate Emilio Alvarez Icaza told reporters Tuesday.

They will also call on the Mexican government to devote more attention to victims of violence, Alvarez said."

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