Mexico's Disregarded War
Editorial, The Washington Post | September 10, 2008
A war very close to home should get more attention in the US: the one in Mexico. ++ Even if Americans soldiers are not among the casualties, US money and arms fuel this dispute. ++ Mexican President Calderón's efforts to fight the drug syndicates have been rather ineffective so far, because he lacks reliable and well armed forces. ++ Congress announced to give $400 million in aid to the Mexican government so that it can better equip its army. ++ Mexico's war is as critical to US interests as Afghanistan and requires more commitment.
