If you pay attention to international news, you may have been surprised and pleased when, a few years back, Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared war on the drug cartels in his country. As time progressed, and word of increased killing and retaliation by the cartels under siege got out to the rest of the world, your pleasure probably turned to horror. And each year the death toll gets higher.
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Of course, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to other conflicts currently operating around the world, but Mexico is a lot closer to home and it’s not too difficult to imagine such a campaign spilling over onto our doorstep. In any case, it has been a nightmare for many Mexican citizens, especially those that are high profile or have a lot to lose. So it’s no surprise that armored cars have become big business in the last few years.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon Brazilian President Lula da Silva discussing
