In Mexico it's considered radical to test law enforcement and tackle corruption. Who knew?
Utter corruption is as much of a part of the Mexican culture as Montezuma's Revenge
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Almost 300 high-ranking federal police officers in Mexico have been temporarily suspended in a bid to tackle corruption within the force
BBC News:
Officers will face a "trust test" which will include drug checks, a lie detector and psychological tests. Mexico's president has made the fight against drug traffickers one of his key priorities since coming to office. The move is one of the most radical measures yet undertaken by authorities to stamp out corruption
BBC News:
Officers will face a "trust test" which will include drug checks, a lie detector and psychological tests. Mexico's president has made the fight against drug traffickers one of his key priorities since coming to office. The move is one of the most radical measures yet undertaken by authorities to stamp out corruption
Mexico's public safety secretary said that the friends and families of officers may also be investigated and officer's bank records checked.
"There are mafias that don't want the situation to change so they can continue to enrich themselves under the protection of corruption and crime," said Public Safety Secretary Genaro Garcia Luna.
Dozens of federal officers have been found to be working for the country's drug cartels over recent years...
"There are mafias that don't want the situation to change so they can continue to enrich themselves under the protection of corruption and crime," said Public Safety Secretary Genaro Garcia Luna.
Dozens of federal officers have been found to be working for the country's drug cartels over recent years...
recently found, that is... not working for cartels just recently.
posted by jillosophy at 6/27/2007 10:50:00 AM
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