Pobre México! an article only too common.

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Pobre México.

the result of the drug wars

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Can that article be translated into English? - Maria-Russell, Dec 4, 2011

I think I could copy and post it Maria. - pacofinkler, Dec 4, 2011

Please read my answer in this post - pacofinkler, Dec 4, 2011

Answer 1

Ciudad Juarez which used to be a fun city and a commercial center and a center of maquiladoras has become a ghost town.the city is empty at 10PM.

To be honest, although serious problems from drug cartels, etc. exist here and in other border towns like Laredo, due to non-stop negative media about these places, many Americans (and I'm assuming people from other parts of the world) are avoiding Mexico altogether.

I know of at least five different individuals/families who switched plans of visiting and/or vacationing in Mexico due to the negative publicity. While the dangers are very real in some areas, Mexico is unfortunately being painted with one broad and very alarming brush.

A relative was planning on returning to Cancun/Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo this past summer. A few weeks later they changed their plans because a coworker warned them that Cancun was an extremely dangerous place to visit. Three weeks later, on a whim, my husband, youngest daughter and I spent eight beautiful, carefree days in Mexico. I never felt the least bit threatened. We always have an unbelievable time in Mexico and this was no exception!! In fact, I even spoke with you (Paco) about the idea of moving there one day, if you remember.

The point is, I hate seeing the beautiful country and people of Mexico getting a bad rap because of certain pockets of crime. Mexico is a huge country! I live in Philadelphia, which has major issues with crime and with organized crime. I believe my city was even given the title of "murder capital of the U.S." a few years ago. I still live here and to be honest, I thankfully have never once been the victim of a crime. I would definitely encourage anyone who has the opportunity --to visit my city. It is rich with history and culture.

I would also encourage people to continue visiting Mexico. Use common sense and wisdom, but don't deny yourself the opportunity-- to visit this beautiful country!!

I agree Nicole, Mexico is my home now. we must be alert just as we would be in the US. However there are threats to everyone here of kidnapping and petty crime that theUS has under control. yes visit and enjoy mexico but DO be alert. - pacofinkler, Dec 5, 2011

Great reply Nicole - when I announced to my friends I was going to explore Mexico, mostly on my own, my friends decided that I had truly lost my marbles and told me so. I went anyway. I saw nothing, and encountered nothing untoward. - nonombre, Dec 5, 2011

That was this year. And yes I was careful - but no more so than anywhere else I have travelled :) - nonombre, Dec 5, 2011

Exactly! We both had great times in Mexico this year. With all of the time I spend in NYC and Philadelphia, I know how to be aware of my surroundings and to use common sense. - Nicole-B, Dec 5, 2011

I have actually been a bit more fearful (at certain times) in the Dominican Republic, although no one really talks about that being a dangerous place. - Nicole-B, Dec 5, 2011

Absolutely, we can't chose a country and only tell one type of story about it. Tourisim is one of the things that could help fix all this! - rabbitwho, Dec 5, 2011

Answer 2

Of course, the first thing the US government needs to do about this whole issue is help the Mexican drug cartels launder their money. I'm sure that was obvious to everyone.

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No, los EEUU doesn't need to do that. The Mexican politicians are doing a better job! - MiamiDave, Dec 7, 2011

por supuesto for a cut of the action - MiamiDave, Dec 7, 2011

Answer 3

To all who read this post. Ciudad Juarez which used to be a fun city and a commercial center and a center of maquiladoras has become a ghost town.the city is empty at 10PM. All those that could afford to leave have done so. Businesses have moved their offices to residential areas where their discovery by the extortionists is somewhat limited. I see this in all the border cities as I move around México. Where will it end ,or will it ever end. Tijuana has been so decimated by this that the locals say it will take twenty years to recover if it ever will recover. I would be VERY interested to hear opinions from others who have seen or have had experiences in these areas.

I think we are definitely in trouble. - Maria-Russell, Dec 4, 2011

Answer 4

Yes, Ciudad Juarez is Mexico's most violent city, with more than 3,000 murders in 2010. Tijuana not much better. At least they caught Acosta responsible for 1.500 on 31 Jul 2011 of the Fuentes in Juarez. "El Diego" confiesa a 1.500 muertes.

The Juarez cartel (Fuentes) Sinaloa cartel (El Nacho) y la Zetas. Soon it will only be Sinaloa, Zetas and el ejercito Mexicana that control Mexico. Why doesn't Mexico let the US help? It has drones and satellites that can pinpoint drug traffic. With the help of the Mexican army drug trafficing and its violence could be stopped in a few months if Calderon and the politicians in Mexico really want to end it. That is the question? A lot of drug money goes to some of these politicians who cooperate with the cartels.

you speak of the hidden truth, but as long as there is demand the killing will continue - pacofinkler, Dec 4, 2011

Answer 5

Check out http://www.kiva.org where you can give loans to business people in Mexico and other developing economies to help them fight against these kind of ghost towns!

Here is someone who has been helped:

http://www.kiva.org/lend/366426

People looking for help:

http://www.kiva.org/lend/359132

http://www.kiva.org/lend/365455

There are thousands and thousands of people needing help all over the world and the lenders get their money back over 90% of the time!

Answer 6

Whate state is that in?

Estado de México Hecho. - pacofinkler, Dec 4, 2011

Answer 7

¡Qué lastima! Ojala que la situación pueda mejorar ya.

´Sí de acuerdo ! - pacofinkler, Dec 4, 2011