President Felipe Calderón gave a rallying cry to the governors of Mexico today to stand behind their nation in the war on crime.
El Universal reported today that Calderón spoke to the governors in the National Public Security council, asking them for their continued support in the war against organized crime. He proposed that a list be made of every life that has been lost to the war on crime. Some speculate that this may be in response to last week's talks with Javier Sicilia and the National Peace Movement, where the families of victims voiced their concerns in a hearing at Chapultepec Castle.
"We need to do more," Calderón said in his speech today. "That's why I want us all to agree to set aside our differences and focus on clear, concrete objectives for the next few months."
The National Peace Movement, which took to the streets of Mexico City in May to protest the escalating violence between law enforcement and organized crime groups, spoke with Calderón to change the direction of the war on crime. They said that attacking the roots of crime, including unemployment and corruption, would do more to eliminate crime that military intervention.
Whether Calderón will change his policy to accommodate the Movement's ideas remains to be seen, but his determination to end organized crime remains strong.
Source: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/776066.html
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