At the same time, autodefensas groups of self-defense civilian groups have emerged. These primarily rural groups are filling the gap where police have failed. They have armed themselves and become strong opponents of the drug cartels.
Response to the Drug War
In 2007 The United States designated 1.4 billion dollars to Latin American with the majority of that money going to stop organized crime in Mexico and reduce the demand for drugs.
At the same time, autodefensas groups of self-defense civilian groups have emerged. These primarily rural groups are filling the gap where police have failed. They have armed themselves and become strong opponents of the drug cartels.
At the same time, autodefensas groups of self-defense civilian groups have emerged. These primarily rural groups are filling the gap where police have failed. They have armed themselves and become strong opponents of the drug cartels.