tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377841408627237363.post4079181020162766229..comments2023-10-25T04:18:24.073-06:00Comments on La Politica New Mexico: Bloody Weekend: 29 executions in Juarez, 111 for the month of MayJose Z. Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053519548777091555noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377841408627237363.post-23400395090547474522009-06-07T06:15:18.588-06:002009-06-07T06:15:18.588-06:00The short answer is nobody knows for sure, but the...The short answer is nobody knows for sure, but there are calculated guesses. The conventional wisdom is that the recent spike in executions is caused in great part by an effort by a rival gang, the Sinaloa cartel, headed by "El Chapo Guzman," to take over part of the business of trafficking in Juarez. Thus, El Chapo executes, say, some of the money laundering elements of the Juarez cartel, to disrupt the business, and this leads to retaliation and a spike in executions. The last such war on the border, two years ago in Nuevo Laredo, was very bloody for several months.<br /><br />Then there have always been executions due to betrayals. Someone is executed for talking to drug enforcement agents, or for cheating the cartel out of money, or not paying debts that are owed.<br /><br />Apparently there is very little non-drug-related gang killing, but a small percentage of killings may be due to non-drug-related feuds, recriminations, fights over women, etc.<br /><br />Again, according to the conventional wisdom, as executions increased in Juarez over the last two years, non-drug-related criminals have taken advantage of the stress on law enforcement and there has been an alarming increase in kidnappings, which has led to some deaths, and other crimes.Jose Z. Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053519548777091555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377841408627237363.post-69264026653752584352009-06-06T15:55:06.581-06:002009-06-06T15:55:06.581-06:00I have read the several postings on the killings/m...I have read the several postings on the killings/murders/executions that seem to occur anywhere or anytime in Cd Juarez. How much is drug-cartel related, how much is gang (but not drug-related), how much is drug cartel killings carried out to "get one's bones," and, finally, how many represent a general deterioration in social norms and are "copy-cat" crimes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377841408627237363.post-9184061977534899942009-06-02T02:39:49.293-06:002009-06-02T02:39:49.293-06:00The State Department has issued the following warn...The State Department has issued the following warning about Juarez, written in February but listed as "current as of...June 2, 2009."<br /><br />"The situation in Ciudad Juarez is of special concern. Mexican authorities report that more than 1,800 people have been killed in the city since January 2008. Additionally, this city of 1.6 million people experienced more than 17,000 car thefts and 1,650 carjackings in 2008. U.S. citizens should pay close attention to their surroundings while traveling in Ciudad Juarez, avoid isolated locations during late night and early morning hours, and remain alert to news reports. A recent series of muggings near the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez targeted applicants for U.S. visas. Visa and other service seekers visiting the Consulate are encouraged to make arrangements to pay for those services using a non-cash method."<br /><br />The statistics are as of February. As of May 31, 671 persons have been murdered since January 1.Jose Z. Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053519548777091555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377841408627237363.post-46977757016220638582009-06-01T18:53:30.353-06:002009-06-01T18:53:30.353-06:00Its amazing how all these killing are happening so...Its amazing how all these killing are happening so close to the USA. Does Dr Garcia recommend americans to travel to Mexico at this time. I am coming down from Chicago next week for the NAFTA event and was hoping to visit clients in Juarez?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com