Mexico- One of the worlds most dangerous countries. Gangstyle-slayings and kidnapping are only two of the common crimes making Mexico one of the leading countries in crime reaching new levels every year. The Homicide rate in Mexico is higher than any other country in the western hemisphere.
In 2006, the crime level increased 22 percent, and in only the first half of 2007, it has increased by 25 percent from the previous year. An overall increase of 155 percent since 2001. Mexican President Felipe Calderon who has been setting tough standards in his war against violence, crime, and drug trafficking, sent troops to the country side to track down the drug suspects.
Mexico is also experiencing pipeline bombing, having underground members of political related groups bomb natural gas lines all throughout the country. These bombers are smart, they know what they're doing, and Mexico is having a difficult time finding these people.
" Experts believe the EPR, a Marxist group that traces its origins to the armed guerrilla movements of the 1970s, finances its activities with ransom from kidnapped businessmen. The guerrillas say the attacks will continue until authorities release two comrades who disappeared in Oaxaca in May; state and federal officials say they're not in government custody."
http://www.mercurynews.com/nationworld/ci_6976297
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