The international media have recently placed increased attention on the actions carried out by Mexican President Felipe Calderon to combat organized crime and strengthen the rule of law in Mexico.
His administration has launched an unprecedented campaign to meet these challenges. They include disrupting the financial and logistical networks of criminal organizations, purging corruption from law-enforcement agencies and promoting international cooperation.
Implementation of this strategy has not been easy, but the results have been positive. Mexico has made record seizures: 70 tons of cocaine, 4,000 tons of marijuana, 42 tons of chemical precursors for synthetic drugs, over 125 million Mexican pesos, and $312 million in cash.