Mexico: Off With The Heads

MEXICO: Off With The Heads - Strategy Page

October 20, 2012: It is not quite equivalent to killing Osama Bin Laden, but for Mexicans who have suffered in the Cartel War, it comes close. The death of the leader of Los Zetas, Heriberto Lazcano, continues to be major news. Lazcano (El Lazca) was killed in a firefight with Mexican Marines on October 14. The firefight took place in the northern state of Coahuila. Marines also killed one of Lazcano’s bodyguards. So far, so good. However, Zetas gunmen attacked the funeral home where his body was held and stole it. That’s another reason the story continues to be big news. Is he really dead? Authorities have DNA evidence and police took fingerprints of the corpse, but legend makers will say he isn’t no matter the evidence. There are other indicators. Police and media report that a new leader (Miguel Angel Trevino) has taken control of the cartel. October 17, 2012: The gover...

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