As noted in the first piece, Mexico has been suffering the consequences of an armed conflict since 2006 when then-president Felipe Calderón declared 'war' on organized crime. 
Kama ilivyonukuliwa katika sehemu ya kwanza, Mexico imekuwa ikiathiriwa na mgogoro wa kivita tangu 2006 pale Rais wa wakati huo Felipe Calderón alipotangaza 'vita' dhidi ya uhalifu.