Tag Archives: Mexico

Will the United States attempt to extradite Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman?

BY FRANK WEHR–On February 22, 2014, Mexican marines captured and arrested Mexican drug cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.[1]  Guzman, who was widely regarded as the world’s most wanted drug lord, was arrested through a covert operation at his modest condo in the Avenida del Mar condo tower in the pacific resort town of Mazatlan.[2]  […]

Mexico’s Government Ends Ban on Foreign Investment in Oil Industry

BY RACHEL WALKER– New Law. On Thursday December 12, 3013, the Mexican government opened up its 95-billion-dollar a year industry to foreign investment.[1]  This decision was not without controversy.  By allowing foreign investment in its oil industry, the Mexican government has essentially engaged in the largest reform of its oil industry in the past 75 […]