Mexico prez: cartels show no ‘limits or scruples’ - El Paso Times
MEXICO CITY—President Felipe Calderon said Monday that Mexico is facing a new stage in its war with drug cartels as gangs escalate their attacks on the government and civilians, including journalists.
Speaking at a meeting with representatives of business and civic groups, Calderon said organized crime groups have demonstrated they have no “limits or moral scruples” and are trying to instill fear in officials and civilians alike.
“We face a new stage in insecurity,” he said, noting this year’s assassination of a gubernatorial candidate in a border state and the recent kidnappings of journalists. “We have witnessed an escalation of violent crime in our country.”
Calderon acknowledged there is criticism of how the government has pursued the crackdown on drug cartels that he ordered upon taking office in December 2006, and he called on citizens to make suggestions for altering and improving its strategy.
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