How have the dynamics and repercussions of the war on drugs

This book explores whether and to what extent the so-called 'war on drugs' that is carried out by the Mexican state since 2006, has weakened and undermined the institutions of the Mexican state and if it has hampered the country's democratization. The rationale and relevance lies on the hundreds of thousands recorded deaths since 2006 due to the war on drugs. A link between the deaths of civilians due to the war on drugs and the state (federal government) indicates that the state has failed to protect its people. Instead has caused a state of chaos, paranoia, and panic. This is due to the lack of security which has caused unnecessary deaths that could have been avoided if the rule of law were stronger and enforced by law enforcement. The relevance for theory discusses a new context where the war on drugs could be reversed or the current strategies and tactics were revised, while aiming to help the democratization of the state and political development. This book analyzes the effects of the war on drugs on the Mexican state governmental institutions.

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Talia Garza Garza has studied at The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Bath, England, and is currently a postgraduate researcher at The University of Sheffield, England. Her research focuses on Mexican history, politics, policing, public policies, and drug trafficking organizations. On her free time she plays tennis, swims and runs.

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This book explores whether and to what extent the so-called war on drugs that is carried out by the Mexican state since 2006, has weakened and undermined the institutions of the Mexican state and if it has hampered the country s democratization. The rationale and relevance lies on the hundreds of thousands recorded deaths since 2006 due to the war on drugs. A link between the deaths of civilians due to the war on drugs and the state (federal government) indicates that the state has failed to protect its people. Instead has caused a state of chaos, paranoia, and panic. This is due to the lack of security which has caused unnecessary deaths that could have been avoided if the rule of law were stronger and enforced by law enforcement. The relevance for theory discusses a new context where the war on drugs could be reversed or the current strategies and tactics were revised, while aiming to help the democratization of the state and political development. This book analyzes the effects of the war on drugs on the Mexican state governmental institutions.