Violence in Mexico has spiraled out of control as rival drug cartels vie for smuggling routes to the United States. Mexico’s president declares war on gangs, but the only result appears to be an escalation of killings.
In 2009, more than 7,000 people died in drug violence in Mexico, and 2010 has already begun in brutal and bloody events. Shorty Guzman, who runs Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, continues to evade arrest.
One of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful men, Guzman’s exploits have been celebrated in folk songs and his recent wedding was reportedly attended by senior Mexican officials.
Delving into the heart of a shocking conflict, Katya Adler uncovers the humanity behind the seemingly indiscriminate and disturbing violence. She asked whether the continued freedom of Joaquin Shorty Guzman, the world’s most powerful drug smuggler, proved that the government’s wars had no teeth.
