Cartel Ties Exposed: The Unraveling of Mexico's Corrupt Elite The indictment of 10 Mexican government officials on charges of corruption, bribery, and arms and drug smuggling marks a significant escalation in the US Mexico battle against organized crime.
What's striking is not just the scope of this alleged conspiracy but also its eerie echoes of Mexico's recent history.
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, the former Secretary of Public Security for Sinaloa state, appeared in a US court last Friday, his initial appearance starkly contrasting with the impunity that once characterized his role.