In Mexico, however, Plan Mérida has been blamed for worsening the country’s security situation. Over 43,000 people died by homicide during Peña Nieto’s first two years in charge, compared with 14,000 during Calderón’s first two years. Disappearances have doubled from six per day under Calderón to 13 per day under Peña Nieto, according to the government’s Register on Missing Persons.
Irish reporter Tim MacGabhann for TelesurTV.net
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