26 September 2011

MEXICO : Narco Thugs Move Into Extortion...Now Even Of Teachers.

                                        NYTIMES / E.MALKIN
                                        2 screen read...combined.

     As the growing narco culture morphs...many violent young thugs...the so-called ni-nis..are now moving into threats and extortion...because it is seen as less risky.
     Now teachers along with doctors, taxis and small stores are prime targets.
    Hundreds of schools have shut down.
    “This isn’t about money, this is about life or death,” said an Acapulco elementary school teacher.“If you don’t pay, you die.”
    “Extortion is the best business after international drug trafficking,” said a security analyst. “If you are sufficiently violent you can generate regular income.”