Wednesday, July 17, 2013

DRUG WARS - Brutal Zetas Drug Cartel Leader Captured

"Leader of Brutal Zetas Drug Cartel Captured Near Texas Border" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 7/16/2013

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SUMMARY:  Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, leader of the notorious Zetas drug gang in Mexico, was captured by Mexican armed forces and accused of homicide, torture and money laundering, among other crimes.  Morales and his cartel are known for their brutality and the wanton killings of authorities and civilians alike.  Jeffrey Brown reports.



"Will Mexico Drug Violence Spike in Wake of Cartel Boss Arrest?" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 7/16/2013

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SUMMARY:  With Miguel Angel Trevino Morales behind bars, who will take over as leader of the Zetas?  How does the arrest provoke long-standing rivalries and what does it portend for the long-term fight against drugs?  Jeffrey Brown talks to journalist Alfredo Corchado, author of "Midnight in Mexico," about Trevino Morales' legacy.

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