Carlos Bortoni / November 24, 2009 4:29 am
The militarizing of Mexico’s police forces adds a new facet to the war against drugs In Mexico, the war against drug cartels has become more than a question of eradicating illicit substances or capturing criminals; with over 13,000 dead in the last three years, the fight now concerns the future of the country. Earlier this year, a U.S. Joint Forces ... Read More
Carlos Bortoni / March 7, 2009 9:03 pm
Emptying pockets, shifting concerns Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” John McCain and Barack Obama would most certainly agree. This November, American citizens cast their votes to decide the course that the nation is to take over the next four years. In a contest that was dominated by ... Read More
Carlos Bortoni / March 4, 2009 1:35 am
Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela on free trade
