It seems like it wasnt too long ago when this was a lot of talk, at least in this city, about mexicos promise, mexicos moment. A new administration. A political pact among its main parties. And latin americas most ambitious and wideranging reform agenda that seemed to enjoy broad support. In fact, many important measures were enacted in a short period of time. Lately, however, the news from mexico has been of greater concern. Security and human rights issues, rule of law challenges generally have come to the fore. The disappearance of 43 students almost a year ago highlighted in dramatic fashion these persistent problems. Last month, on july 11th, the Cartel Leader Joaquin Guzman El Chapo Escaped from a maximum security prison, exposing what many see as systemic corruption and contributing to a loss of confidence in the government. Corruption allegations have dogged president pena net toe and his administration. Less than a week ago, last friday, in fact, mexican photo journalist Ruben
Much good and accurate intelligence information on terrorists andtheir activities is not suitable for use in our existing criminaljustice system. America needs to develop a coherent structure oflaws and procedures to deal with the interaction of intelligenceinformation and the judicial system. The British response to IrishRepublican Army terrorism offers a useful model.