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Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - roberb7 - 12-16-2020
Does anyone here have any comments on the veracity of this article? https://www.thedailybeast.com/mexico-slaps-cuffs-on-the-dea-after-arrest-of-general-salvador-cienfuegos
In particular, the phrase "In a violation of international norms"in the fourth paragraph.
The NY Times weighed in on this on Tuesday: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/world/americas/mexico-us-drug-agents.html
The last paragraph makes perfect sense.
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - Mikel1 - 12-17-2020
Does the US, or any other nation allow foreign law enforcement to work unfettered on its soil?
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - Mikel1 - 12-17-2020
This is part of the decision.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/world/americas/mexico-general-cienfuegos-case.html
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - jesm - 12-18-2020
The imperialistic position that has always dominated the USA view of Mexico continúes.
There have been so many invasions of Mexico by the northern behemoth that Mexico City has a valuable museum that is solely focused and covers every Yanqui incursión, 8 in total!
Yet, Mexico’s peoples continue to welcome, love and assist us.
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - Mikel1 - 12-18-2020
I have always questioned why the US, whose consumption of illegal substances is monumental, doesn’t do more to find a solution to why its citizens feel the need to self medicate. I’m guessing if you found a fix in the social structure / culture that drove its citizens to seek substances, you probably wouldn’t have a need for a “ war on drugs” , there is a reason Americans are big drug users, why not address that elephant in the room?
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - roberb7 - 12-18-2020
Quote:Mexico City has a valuable museum that is solely focused and covers every Yanqui incursión, 8 in total!
You're talking about the National Museum of Interventions in Churubusco, right? I've been through it, and it's excellent.
If my memory is correct (this was a few years ago), the French got some attention, too. Most people don't know about the Pastry War. (Not kidding, there was such a thing.)
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - roberb7 - 12-19-2020
Another article on this topic: What Do Security Law Reforms Mean for US-Mexico Organized Crime Fight?
RE: Mexico imposes restrictions on DEA activity - DonJuane - 01-04-2021
Maybe the DEA needs to take a break anyway. Why fight it when it's becoming the base-line of many state's tax revenue LOL. I was just thinking the next time I cross north if questioned about any illegal substances, I'd say to the agent "why bother with Mexico when the US produces so much higher quality stuff" LOL. On second thought I think I'll stick to smiling and repeating "yes sir". I do notice over the past 5 years or so that Mexico has implemented dog inspections when headed south. Perhaps there is new southward flow considering all the recreational activity north of the border. Still it's all a fool's game anyway. Driving north from Ciudad Hidalgo at the Guatemala crossing northbound into Mexico is more of a military shakedown than entering the US from Mexico. Rumored to be US-manned, this Mexico gestapo immigration outfit took everything in my camper fridge and x-rayed my vehicle 5 times by the time I made Tapachula. In contrast, last time through Reynosa into US, I only lost my Costco branded ham and salami. Your tax dollars at work.