US Federal Court; Drug Enforcement Agency; Mexico Navy; Drug kingpin

The capture of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ may help Mexico clean house

February 24, 2014Conflict & Justice

The capture of drug lord Joaquin Guzman is a “huge break for Mexico,” according to journalist Alfredo Corchado. But he says it’s only a partial victory for Mexicans unless they use it to find out which government authorities have been colluding with the drug cartels.

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