Forum Views ()
Forum Replies ()
Read more with google mobile :
Mexico's Calderon says army not permanent
| International
|
My Profile
Top News
Reuters top ten news stories delivered to your inbox each day.
Subscribe
You are here:
Home
>
News
>
International
>
Article
Home
Business & Finance
News
U.S.
Politics
International
Technology
Entertainment
Sports
Lifestyle
Oddly Enough
Health
Science
Special Coverage
Video
Pictures
Your View
The Great Debate
Blogs
Weather
Reader Feedback
Do More With Reuters
RSS
Widgets
Mobile
Podcasts
Newsletters
Your View
Make Reuters My Homepage
Partner Services
CareerBuilder
Affiliate Network
Professional Products
Support (Customer Zone)
Reuters Media
Financial Products
About Thomson Reuters
Mexico's Calderon says army not permanent
Thu May 14, 2009 6:58pm EDT
Email | Print |
Share
| Reprints | Single Page
[-]
Text
[+]
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - President Felipe Calderon on Thursday urged Mexico's most violent drug-ridden city to clean up its corrupt police department, warning the deployment of thousands of troops on its streets was not permanent.
Calderon sent 10,000 troops and federal police to Ciudad Juarez, located across the border from El Paso, Texas, in March to stop a surge in killings between rival gangs.
The troops' arrival brought about a temporary dip in murders but now violence is increasing again.
"We all know that (the army's presence) cannot and should not be permanent. So I call on local authorities to accelerate this process" of cleansing the police, Calderon told soldiers in a heavily guarded visit to Ciudad Juarez.
Calderon's government says Mexico may need to keep troops on streets across the country for several more years, but rooting out police corruption is urgent since corrupt police openly aid gangs, undermining army operations.
Mexico's most-wanted man Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman is fighting the dominant Juarez cartel and its wing of corrupt police, La Linea (The Line), for control of Ciudad Juarez, which sits on a prized smuggling route into Texas.
Calderon has staked his presidency on crushing the gangs that killed 6,300 people last year. The violence worries Washington, spilling into border cities like Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
President Barack Obama praised Calderon's drug fight in a visit to Mexico last month. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told Congress recently border violence was calming, but questioned how long the reduction would last.
Three U.S. citizens were found tortured to death over the weekend in the border city Tijuana across from southern California, prosecutor Fermin Gomez told reporters on Thursday.
Police believe the two men and a woman, all in their 20s, were working for drug gangs, Gomez said.
Mexico's drug war death toll is around 2,300 people so far this year, slightly higher than the same point in 2008, even as the army makes historic seizures of weapons and cash and arrests top cartel leaders.
(Reporting by Julian Cardona in Ciudad Juarez and Lizbeth Diaz in Tijuana, editing by Alan Elsner)
(For more stories, photos and video on the drug war, click on
here))
© Thomson Reuters 2009 All rights reserved
Share:
Del.icio.us
Digg
Mixx
Yahoo!
Facebook
LinkedIn
Next Article:
Tiananmen revelations face China censors' great wall
Green Business
Reuters Green Business
Reuters introduces a new section dedicated to the emerging green technology sector, featuring five people to watch in the business of green and our global green portfolio. Full Coverage
More International News
Pakistani army relaxes Swat curfew, people flee
| Video
Critics hit Myanmar on "trumped-up" Suu Kyi charges
Thousands cross lagoon to flee Sri Lanka fighting
| Video
Pope set to complete eight-day Middle East tour
Freed journalist Saberi leaves Iran: lawyer
More International News...
Video
Mexico bars re-open for business
Play Video
More Video...
Featured Broker sponsored link
Editor's Choice
Slideshow
A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Slideshow
Most Popular on Reuters
Articles
Video
Hackers launch phishing attack on Facebook users
Farrah Fawcett in legal tug-of-war in dying days | Video
Stocks still face deflationary collapse: Prechter
California governor sees $15.4 billion gap
GM near deal with UAW: report
GM says Chrysler-like deal best bankruptcy option
Critics hit Myanmar on "trumped-up" Suu Kyi charges
Toyota Prius orders mount as shake-up looms
UPDATE 1-Anger, sadness as ax falls on Chrysler dealers
Authorities probe insider trading at SEC: source
Most Popular Articles RSS Feed
Video
Farrah's emotional night
Obama's about face on abuse photos
Astronauts replace camera on Hubble
Aristocrat jailed for Kenya death
Struggling autos shut dealerships
Tornadoes pound U.S. heartland
Japan's latest bra push
Phelps dives back into competition
Peru mummy discovery
Guatemala's Colom accused of murder
Most Popular Videos RSS Feed
The Great Debate
U.S. military giant, diplomatic dwarf?
Bernd Debusmann
The U.S. armed forces outnumber the country’s diplomatic service and its major aid agency by a ratio of more than 180:1. Is the huge imbalance destined to remain a permanent fixture in the political landscape? Commentary
Follow Bernd Debusmann on Twitter
We want to hear from you
Join the Reuters Consumer Insight Panel and help us get to know you better
Please take a moment to complete our survey
Reuters.com:
Help and Contact Us |
Advertise With Us |
Mobile |
Newsletters |
RSS |
Interactive TV |
Labs |
Archive |
Site Index |
Video Index
Thomson Reuters Corporate:
Copyright |
Disclaimer |
Privacy |
Professional Products |
Professional Products Support |
About Thomson Reuters |
Careers
International Editions:
Africa |
Arabic |
Argentina |
Brazil |
Canada |
China |
France |
Germany |
India |
Italy |
Japan |
Latin America |
Mexico |
Russia |
Spain |
United Kingdom |
United States
Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests.
NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.
Other News on Friday, 15 May 2009 Survivor recalls death camp before Demjanjuk trial
| International
|
Clashes in Somalia kill 139 civilians
| International
|
Sony eyes frail recovery
| Technology
|
Threat Of Early Atlantic Hurricanes Seen Rising
Astronauts Ending First Day of Hubble Repair Mission
North Korea To Try U.S. Journalists On Criminal Charges
Pelosi: CIA Misled Congress About Waterboarding
Lawmakers Look For Ways To Help Raise Money For Health Care Costs, Including Taxes On Alcohol, Cigarettes
NCSU Provost Resigns Amid Hiring Issues
Pentagon Official Charged With Selling Classified Data To China; Beijing Denies Allegations
Wal-Mart Remains Heavyweight Retailer On Meeting Q1 Profit Expectations
May 14, 2009: Highlights Of Low Points In U.S. Economy
U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Highest Since April 18 Led By Auto Sector
Jay Leno reveals guests on Tonight Show swansong
| Entertainment
|
Just a Minute With: Bob Barker and Priceless Memories
| Entertainment
|
Jonas Brothers delay Mexico shows amid swine flu
| Entertainment
|
MGM studio seeks to refinance $3.7 billion debt: source
| Entertainment
|
Pakistani army relaxes Swat curfew, people flee
| International
|
IAEA chief warns of new 'virtual' nuclear powers
Critics hit Myanmar on trumped-up Suu Kyi charges
| International
|
Palestinians mark the 'catastrophe' of Israel
Neil Patrick Harris To Host The "63rd Annual Tony Awards"
Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament Attacked By Knife-Wielding Robbers
Freed journalist Saberi leaves Iran: lawyer
| International
|
Chrysler seeks to drop 789 dealers, one in four
Conan O'Brien Will Be Jay Leno's Final Guest On Tonight Show
South Korea seeks talks with North on factory park
| International
|
First "Survivor" Winner Richard Hatch Released From Jail Early To Enter Halfway House
Sea rise from Antarctic ice melt overestimated: study
Lindsay Lohan Heads To "Other Side"
U.N. watchdog sees nuclear states doubling: report
| International
|
Spacewalkers equip Hubble with new computer
Michael Jackson Rehearsing 6 Hours A Day For Arena Show
Mexico's Calderon says army not permanent
| International
|
Cannes gets political on first day
Howard K. Stern, Doctors, Plead Not Guilty To Supplying Anna Nicole Smith With Prescription Drugs
Tiananmen revelations face China censors' great wall
| International
|
Britney Spears' Sons And Ex-Husband Coming Along Her European Tour
First Hubble spacewalk under way
Wal-Mart reports $3.02 bln net income
"Cheers" Star John Ratzenberger Wants Restraining Order Against Ex-Girlfriend
Rob Lowe Settles Lawsuit With One Nanny
Cannes rolls out red carpet as world's top filmfest kicks off
US lawmakers push closer ties with China
Freed US reporter leaves Iran
Hackers launch phishing attack on Facebook users
| Technology
|
Sea rise from Antarctic ice melt overestimated: study
U.S. video game sales down 17 percent in April
| Technology
|
House speaker says CIA misled her on 'torture'
Climate change threatens millions on Asian coasts
Google eases trademark restrictions on some U.S. ads
| Technology
|
Swine flu fears send CDC.gov traffic soaring
Google apologizes for outage
EU picks two operators for remote satellite services
FTC Files Complaints Against 3 Firms For Phony Car Warranty Robocalls
Clinton Urges China, Malaysia, ASEAN To Secure Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi
EU ready to help Latin America combat drug trade
Atlantis Astronauts Replace Hubble Telescope Camera, Computer
Spain moves to liberalise abortion law
U.S., Korean Warships Rescue Egyptian Ship From Pirates
British PM suspends MP in expenses row
Wall Street Shakes Off Unemployment Data, Posts Modest Gains
Angels seen missing Da Vinci box office mark
| Entertainment
|
Sri Lanka rejects truce calls as UN sends chief of staff
Overtime at The Office -- 100 episodes
| Entertainment
|
NKorea sets June 4 trial date for US journalists
Teen-focused series looks at celebrity lifestyles
| Entertainment
|
Director Gilliam back in saddle for Quixote
| Entertainment
|
Myanmar's Suu Kyi charged over US intruder
Idol judge Paula Abdul back on singles chart
| Entertainment
|
Japan to allow Canadian military aircraft at its airports
Kung Fu Panda morphing into Nickelodeon series
| Entertainment
|
US lawmakers push closer ties with China
What recession? Broadway ignores economic downturn
| Entertainment
|
Chinese director hopes to be 'last ever banned'
Farrah Fawcett in legal tug-of-war in dying days
| Entertainment
|
Australia sets up helpline for Indian students after assaults
Farrow and Soon-Yi won't testify at Allen trial: lawyer
| Entertainment
|
US, SKorea to address free trade pact concerns
Google to reshoot Japan Street views
S.Korea April department store sales rise again
Taiwan ex-leader appeals detention ruling
Motorola inks $310 mln deal with China Mobile
Fallen Chinese leader reveals Tiananmen secrets
Nigeria court adjourns S.Korean oil case to May 25
Ailing at home, GM leads chase for Chinese car buyers
Lohan, Harrelson to shoot indie comedy: report
India inflation eases to 0.48 pct
Philippines' Ayala sees Q1 profit fall 26.86 pct
China Southern shelves planned Air France joint venture
China cuts loans to curb steel overproduction: reports
Russia to build 12 fighter jets for Vietnam: reports
Crisis-hit indie US movies seek funds in France
Lohan, Harrelson to shoot indie comedy: report
Depeche Mode cancel four more concerts
Canadian musician vies for record-breaking concert
28 Afghan migrants arrested in Indonesia
Hispanics drive minority population boom in US
Big Brother with babies causes tantrums in Germany
Conservative Vietnam's condom business goes upscale
Paintball dodges bullet in Germany
Coppola gets personal in Cannes with premiere
Rwanda's killers and victims shown at Cannes
British soldier killed by Afghan explosion
Fighting rages in Sri Lanka, more civilians flee
| International
|
Potent messages as Pope ends Holy Land pilgrimage
| International
|
Rights group: U.S. must change air strike drill
| International
|
China sex theme park causing controversy: media
WHO chief warns against false security about flu
| International
|
Israel delays decision on returning Lebanese town
Bloody summer for British troops in Taliban country
| International
|
Expenses scandal rouses rare British political rage
| International
|
Hackers launch phishing attack on Facebook users
| Technology
|
Freed US reporter Roxana Saberi to tell her story
Astronauts install high-tech camera on Hubble
| Technology
|
Toshiba sues Imation, others over DVD patents
| Technology
|
Brazilian gets 21 years for dismembering Briton
Pakistan allows thousands to flee combat zone
Director Campion brings Keats love story to Cannes
| Entertainment
|
SKorea proposes inter-Korean talks in coming week
Fall of Saigon photographer dies at 67
US plans no concessions to lure NKorea back to talks
Eurovision Song Contest eyes up Africa and MidEast
| Entertainment
|
Japan's Mizuho Financial Group deep in red
Panasonic announces $3.95 bln annual loss
Toshiba launches DVD patent lawsuit in US
SKorean airlines raise international fares
Russian circuses 'need government help to survive'
S.Korea BOK says banks need long-term foreign funds
Dozens of nations to sign treaty on shipbreaking
NZ dollar at appropriate level vs Aussie
S.Korea to take steps against property speculation
Taiwan dollar firms on fund inflows, eyes c.bank
Korea Hot Stocks
Even Though Recently Reunited, Pink Loves Singing Songs About Breaking Up With Her Husband
Kate Moss "Going Crazy" Over Neighbor's Flock Of Doves
FTC Files Complaints Against 3 Firms For Phony Car Warranty Robocalls
Detroit Judge Orders Deadbeat Dads To Watch 'Maury'
Eminem Brushes His Teeth With Pesticide
Suspect Leads Police On High-Speed Chase For Burrito
Susan Boyle's Scottish Accent So Strong That Her Appearance On "Oprah" Will Be Captioned
Mark Wahlberg Finally Getting Married At Daughter's Urging
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights