The Americas MexicoBlog of the CIP Americas Program chronicles and analyzes reports from the U.S. and Mexican press regarding the consequences for Mexico of the U.S. War on Drugs. The blog also focuses on the central struggle within Mexico to strengthen the rule of law and its justice system and to protect human rights. Economic integration promoted by NAFTA and relevant political developments in both countries are also covered.
Jan 18, 2012
Mexico Drug War: Juarez Cartel's Strength Further Undermined
STRATFOR: "Operating predominantly in Juarez, El Paso and Mexican prisons, Los Aztecas have been functioning as the primary street gang for the Vicente Carrillo Fuentes cartel (VCF, also known as the Juarez cartel). Like most Latin American gangs, Los Aztecas are decentralized and are composed of various independently led cells known as "cliques." However, newly acquired information from Stratfor sources has sparked a reassessment of the relationship between Los Aztecas and the VCF." read more
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