Mexican “Narco-refugees” Seek Political Asylum In U.S.
Overshadowed by the heated issue of illegal immigration is the equally serious national security challenge created by a growing number of Mexicans seeking political asylum in the United States to escape escalating drug-cartel violence in their country.
The movement started in 2006, when Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared war on drug cartels and gangs. Tens of thousands of Mexicans have been killed and heinous acts of violence, such as dismemberments and decapitations, are on the rise. In fact, Mexican drug-cartel violence has reached epic proportions and routinely spills into U.S. border towns. Earlier this year a Texas newspaper reported that more than 13,000 people were murdered across Mexico in 2010 in disturbing and cruel ways not previously seen.
And now… the rest of the story. …..
Harold
