The article reports on the break up of drug cartels in Mexico as drug kingpins are arrested. The move also stirs spikes in violence in various cities. The violence is led by small groups, such as the Rojos and Ardillos, who resort to criminal activities, like car theft, kidnapping, and ...
It can be a little deceiving to think of Mexico's drug cartels as simply gangsters. Instead, they've blurred the distinctions between organized crime and quasi-military insurgents, with plenty of firepower to back it up.
From there he gets caught up in a battle with Mexico’s ever more powerful drug cartels. Continue reading →14 Comments Filed under Forgotten Television Tagged as Balladeer's Blog, blogging, El Mariachi, El Mariachi tv series, forgotten television, glitternight.com, Ivan Arana, Martha Higareda...
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