| ID | 120809 |
| Title Proper | Rise of Mexico's self-defense forces |
| Other Title Information | vigilante justice south of the border |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Asfura-Heim, Patricio ; Espach, Ralph H |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Across Mexico, the lawlessness and carnage of the drug wars have given rise to scores of local self-defense forces aiming to defend their communities. The federal government may be tempted to disband and disarm these armed vigilantes, but until it can shape up its security sector, the local groups offer an imperfect but acceptable alternative. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 92, No.4; Jul-Aug 2013: p.143-150 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 92, No.4; Jul-Aug 2013: p.143-150 |
| Key Words | Mexico ; Self Defense Forces |